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Temple Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania SCSU University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus Millersville University of Pennsylvania Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Penn State TU ECSU Drexel WVU Ship| Central Connecticut State University | West Chester University of Pennsylvania | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CCSU | WCU | ||
| Location | New Britain, CT | West Chester, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,712 | 17,076 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #382 | #532 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccsu.edu | wcupa.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCSU | WCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,664 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,940 | $19,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,710 | $12,474 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,207 | $21,684 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,949 | $5,503 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 70% |
Admission |
CCSU | WCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,282 | 16,467 | ||
| Admitted | 6,255 | 13,042 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.5% | 79.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23% | 23.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/29 | 24/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1180 | 1100/1270 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
CCSU | WCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCSU | WCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $49,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $242 |
Diversity |
CCSU | WCU | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
CCSU | WCU | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 13% | ||
Campus |
CCSU | WCU | ||
| 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
- West Chester University of Pennsylvania is larger than than CCSU based on total student enrollment (17,076 students vs. 9,712 students)
CCSU vs. WCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCSU or WCU?
- West Chester University of Pennsylvania is 15.8% more expensive to attend than CCSU for in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $6,664.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.4% higher at CCSU than West Chester University of Pennsylvania ($19,940.00 vs. $19,290.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central Connecticut State University than WCU ($17,207 vs. $21,684)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Chester University of Pennsylvania are 1.9% lower than costs at Central Connecticut State University ($12,474 vs. $12,710)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Central Connecticut State University than West Chester University of Pennsylvania (93% vs. 70%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Central Connecticut State University students is 44.4% larger than aid received West Chester University of Pennsylvania ($7,949 vs. $5,503)
CCSU vs. WCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CCSU or WCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WCU or CCSU .
- The average SAT score at West Chester University of Pennsylvania (1072) is 61 points higher than at CCSU (1011)
- Incoming WCU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at CCSU (22)
- Accepted freshman WCU students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at CCSU (3.2)
- WCU has a higher acceptance rate (79.2%) than CCSU (75.5%)
CCSU vs. WCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCSU or WCU? 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 WCU and CCSU.
- The graduation rate at WCU is higher than Central Connecticut State University (68% vs. 47%)
- Graduates of Central Connecticut State University and WCU have equivalent average earnings after ten years ($49,000 vs. $49,000)
- Central Connecticut State University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than WCU graduates. ($22,500 vs. $23,500)
- CCSU graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than WCU graduates. ($232 vs. $242)
- More WCU 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/