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SCSU URI University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus Southern New Hampshire University ECSU UConn UHart JMU UMass Dartmouth WestConn Quinnipiac Plymouth| Central Connecticut State University | University of New Hampshire at Manchester | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CCSU | UNH Manchester | ||
| Location | New Britain, CT | Manchester, NH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,468 | 534 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #540 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccsu.edu | unh.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCSU | UNH Manchester | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $15,150 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $34,010 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,464 | $14,968 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,088 | $18,923 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,212 | $7,822 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 94% |
Admission |
CCSU | UNH Manchester | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,302 | 360 | ||
| Admitted | 5,601 | 307 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | 85.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.4% | 17.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1160 | 1040/1170 | ||
| 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, 2025 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
CCSU | UNH Manchester | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCSU | UNH Manchester | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $53,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $279 |
Diversity |
CCSU | UNH Manchester | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 15% |
Students |
CCSU | UNH Manchester | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 6% | ||
Campus |
CCSU | UNH Manchester | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Central Connecticut State University is larger than than UNH Manchester based on total student enrollment (9,468 students vs. 534 students)
CCSU vs. UNH Manchester Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCSU or UNH Manchester?
- University of New Hampshire at Manchester is 134.2% more expensive to attend than CCSU for in-state tuition ($15,150.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 75.7% higher at UNH Manchester than Central Connecticut State University ($34,010.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central Connecticut State University than UNH Manchester ($17,088 vs. $18,923)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central Connecticut State University are 20.1% lower than costs at University of New Hampshire at Manchester ($12,464 vs. $14,968)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of New Hampshire at Manchester than Central Connecticut State University (94% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of New Hampshire at Manchester students is 25.9% larger than aid received Central Connecticut State University ($7,822 vs. $6,212)
CCSU vs. UNH Manchester Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CCSU or UNH Manchester? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNH Manchester or CCSU .
- The average SAT score at Central Connecticut State University (1011) is 1 points higher than at UNH Manchester (1010)
- Accepted freshman UNH Manchester students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at CCSU (3.2)
- UNH Manchester has a higher acceptance rate (85.3%) than CCSU (76.7%)
CCSU vs. UNH Manchester Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCSU or UNH Manchester? 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 UNH Manchester and CCSU.
- The graduation rate at UNH Manchester is higher than Central Connecticut State University (55% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from University of New Hampshire at Manchester earn on average $4,300 more per year than CCSU graduates after ten years. ($53,300 vs. $49,000)
- Central Connecticut State University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than UNH Manchester graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- CCSU graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than UNH Manchester graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More UNH Manchester graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CCSU students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/