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SCSU University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus ECSU UConn UHart WestConn Quinnipiac Ithaca College UNH Westfield State University USJ University of Southern Maine| Central Connecticut State University | Utica College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CCSU | Utica College | ||
| Location | New Britain, CT | Utica, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,712 | 3,733 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #382 | #695 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccsu.edu | utica.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCSU | Utica College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,664 | $23,208 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,940 | $23,208 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,710 | $13,080 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,207 | $22,510 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,949 | $14,241 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 97% |
Admission |
CCSU | Utica College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,282 | 3,826 | ||
| Admitted | 6,255 | 3,336 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.5% | 87.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1180 | 1030/1210 | ||
| 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 | Utica College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCSU | Utica College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $248 |
Diversity |
CCSU | Utica College | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 22% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
CCSU | Utica College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 11% | ||
Campus |
CCSU | Utica College | ||
| 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 Utica College based on total student enrollment (9,712 students vs. 3,733 students)
CCSU vs. Utica College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCSU or Utica College?
- Utica College is 248.3% more expensive to attend than CCSU for in-state tuition ($23,208.00 vs. $6,664.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.4% higher at Utica College than Central Connecticut State University ($23,208.00 vs. $19,940.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central Connecticut State University than Utica College ($17,207 vs. $22,510)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central Connecticut State University are 2.9% lower than costs at Utica College ($12,710 vs. $13,080)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Utica College than Central Connecticut State University (97% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Utica College students is 79.2% larger than aid received Central Connecticut State University ($14,241 vs. $7,949)
CCSU vs. Utica College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CCSU or Utica College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Utica College or CCSU .
- Accepted freshman Utica College students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at CCSU (3.2)
- Utica College has a higher acceptance rate (87.2%) than CCSU (75.5%)
CCSU vs. Utica College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCSU or Utica College? 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 Utica College and CCSU.
- The graduation rate at CCSU is higher than Utica College (47% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Central Connecticut State University earn on average $2,700 more per year than Utica College graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $46,300)
- Central Connecticut State University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Utica College graduates. ($22,500 vs. $24,000)
- CCSU graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Utica College graduates. ($232 vs. $248)
- More CCSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Utica College students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/