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Overview |
CCSU | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
| Location | New Britain, CT | Johnstown, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,468 | 2,043 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #540 | #564 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccsu.edu | pitt.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCSU | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $13,660 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $25,534 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,464 | $11,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,088 | $17,545 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,212 | $11,150 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 97% |
Admission |
CCSU | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,302 | 3,470 | ||
| Admitted | 5,601 | 3,380 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | 97.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.4% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1160 | 1040/1200 | ||
| 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 | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCSU | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 59% | ||
| 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 | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
CCSU | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 10% | ||
Campus |
CCSU | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Central Connecticut State University is larger than than University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown based on total student enrollment (9,468 students vs. 2,043 students)
CCSU vs. University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCSU or University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown?
- University of Pittsburgh Johnstown 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 University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown 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 Central Connecticut State University than University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown ($17,088 vs. $17,545)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Johnstown are 8.6% lower than costs at Central Connecticut State University ($11,480 vs. $12,464)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Pittsburgh Johnstown than Central Connecticut State University (97% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Pittsburgh Johnstown students is 79.5% larger than aid received Central Connecticut State University ($11,150 vs. $6,212)
CCSU vs. University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CCSU or University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown or CCSU .
- The average SAT score at University of Pittsburgh Johnstown (1022) is 11 points higher than at CCSU (1011)
- Incoming University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at CCSU (22)
- Accepted freshman University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at CCSU (3.2)
- University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown has a higher acceptance rate (97.4%) than CCSU (76.7%)
CCSU vs. University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCSU or University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown? 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 University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown and CCSU.
- The graduation rate at University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown is higher than Central Connecticut State University (59% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from University of Pittsburgh Johnstown 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 University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown graduates. ($22,500 vs. $26,909)
- CCSU graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown graduates. ($232 vs. $278)
- More University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown 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/