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SCSU University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus ECSU UConn UHart WestConn Quinnipiac UNH Westfield State University USJ University of Southern Maine SHU| Central Connecticut State University | University of Maine at Farmington | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CCSU | UMF | ||
| Location | New Britain, CT | Farmington, ME | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,712 | 1,950 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #382 | #772 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccsu.edu | maine.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCSU | UMF | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,664 | $8,910 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,940 | $21,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,710 | $10,970 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,207 | $15,383 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,949 | $8,869 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 96% |
Admission |
CCSU | UMF | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,282 | 1,306 | ||
| Admitted | 6,255 | 1,275 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.5% | 97.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23% | 18% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.15 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1180 | 915/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 26, 2026 |
Academics |
CCSU | UMF | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCSU | UMF | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $35,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $279 |
Diversity |
CCSU | UMF | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 15% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
CCSU | UMF | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 20% | ||
Campus |
CCSU | UMF | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Central Connecticut State University is larger than than UMF based on total student enrollment (9,712 students vs. 1,950 students)
CCSU vs. UMF Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCSU or UMF?
- University of Maine at Farmington is 33.7% more expensive to attend than CCSU for in-state tuition ($8,910.00 vs. $6,664.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.3% higher at UMF than Central Connecticut State University ($21,000.00 vs. $19,940.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maine at Farmington than CCSU ($15,383 vs. $17,207)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maine at Farmington are 15.9% lower than costs at Central Connecticut State University ($10,970 vs. $12,710)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maine at Farmington than Central Connecticut State University (96% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Maine at Farmington students is 11.6% larger than aid received Central Connecticut State University ($8,869 vs. $7,949)
CCSU vs. UMF Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CCSU or UMF? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UMF or CCSU .
- Accepted freshman CCSU students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at UMF (3.15)
- UMF has a higher acceptance rate (97.6%) than CCSU (75.5%)
CCSU vs. UMF Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCSU or UMF? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between UMF and CCSU.
- The graduation rate at UMF is higher than Central Connecticut State University (59% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Central Connecticut State University earn on average $13,800 more per year than UMF graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $35,200)
- Central Connecticut State University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than UMF graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- CCSU graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than UMF graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More UMF graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CCSU students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/