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SCSU University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown ECSU University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg UConn UHart WestConn Pitt Quinnipiac F&M UNH| Central Connecticut State University | University of Pittsburgh Bradford | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CCSU | Pitt-Bradford | ||
| Location | New Britain, CT | Bradford, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,468 | 1,074 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #540 | #541 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccsu.edu | pitt.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCSU | Pitt-Bradford | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $13,660 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $25,534 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,464 | $10,332 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,088 | $16,505 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,212 | $13,470 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 97% |
Admission |
CCSU | Pitt-Bradford | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,302 | 5,071 | ||
| Admitted | 5,601 | 4,744 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | 93.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.4% | 6.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1160 | 980/1196 | ||
| 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 | Pitt-Bradford | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCSU | Pitt-Bradford | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $26,909 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $278 |
Diversity |
CCSU | Pitt-Bradford | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
CCSU | Pitt-Bradford | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 34% | ||
Campus |
CCSU | Pitt-Bradford | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Central Connecticut State University is larger than than Pitt-Bradford based on total student enrollment (9,468 students vs. 1,074 students)
CCSU vs. Pitt-Bradford Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCSU or Pitt-Bradford?
- University of Pittsburgh Bradford is 111.1% more expensive to attend than CCSU for in-state tuition ($13,660.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.9% higher at Pitt-Bradford than Central Connecticut State University ($25,534.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Pittsburgh Bradford than CCSU ($16,505 vs. $17,088)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Bradford are 20.6% lower than costs at Central Connecticut State University ($10,332 vs. $12,464)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Pittsburgh Bradford than Central Connecticut State University (97% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Pittsburgh Bradford students is 116.8% larger than aid received Central Connecticut State University ($13,470 vs. $6,212)
CCSU vs. Pitt-Bradford Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CCSU or Pitt-Bradford? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pitt-Bradford or CCSU .
- The average SAT score at Central Connecticut State University (1011) is 33 points higher than at Pitt-Bradford (978)
- Incoming CCSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Pitt-Bradford (21)
- Accepted freshman Pitt-Bradford students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.28) than students at CCSU (3.2)
- Pitt-Bradford has a higher acceptance rate (93.6%) than CCSU (76.7%)
CCSU vs. Pitt-Bradford Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCSU or Pitt-Bradford? 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 Pitt-Bradford and CCSU.
- The graduation rate at Pitt-Bradford is higher than Central Connecticut State University (48% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from University of Pittsburgh Bradford earn on average $9,000 more per year than CCSU graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $49,000)
- Central Connecticut State University students graduate with a $4,409 lower median federal student loan debt than Pitt-Bradford graduates. ($22,500 vs. $26,909)
- CCSU graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Pitt-Bradford graduates. ($232 vs. $278)
- More Pitt-Bradford graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CCSU students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/