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Overview |
CCSU | UNH | ||
| Location | New Britain, CT | West Haven, CT | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,468 | 8,819 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #540 | #664 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccsu.edu | newhaven.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCSU | UNH | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $42,610 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $42,610 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,464 | $18,608 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,088 | $33,135 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,212 | $27,556 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
CCSU | UNH | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,302 | 11,199 | ||
| Admitted | 5,601 | 10,218 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | 91.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.4% | 12.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1160 | 1090/1270 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
CCSU | UNH | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCSU | UNH | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $52,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $279 |
Diversity |
CCSU | UNH | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 8% |
Students |
CCSU | UNH | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 52% | ||
Campus |
CCSU | UNH | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Central Connecticut State University is larger than than UNH based on total student enrollment (9,468 students vs. 8,819 students)
CCSU vs. UNH Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCSU or UNH?
- University of New Haven is 558.6% more expensive to attend than CCSU for in-state tuition ($42,610.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 120.1% higher at UNH than Central Connecticut State University ($42,610.00 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 ($17,088 vs. $33,135)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central Connecticut State University are 49.3% lower than costs at University of New Haven ($12,464 vs. $18,608)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of New Haven than Central Connecticut State University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of New Haven students is 343.6% larger than aid received Central Connecticut State University ($27,556 vs. $6,212)
CCSU vs. UNH Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CCSU or UNH? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNH or CCSU .
- The average SAT score at University of New Haven (1066) is 55 points higher than at CCSU (1011)
- Incoming UNH students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at CCSU (22)
- Accepted freshman UNH students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at CCSU (3.2)
- UNH has a higher acceptance rate (91.2%) than CCSU (76.7%)
CCSU vs. UNH Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCSU or UNH? 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 and CCSU.
- The graduation rate at UNH is higher than Central Connecticut State University (53% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from University of New Haven earn on average $3,300 more per year than CCSU graduates after ten years. ($52,300 vs. $49,000)
- Central Connecticut State University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than UNH graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- CCSU graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than UNH graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More UNH graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CCSU students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/