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SCSU University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus ECSU UConn UHart Quinnipiac UNH Westfield State University USJ University of Southern Maine SHU Rutgers University-Newark| Central Connecticut State University | Western Connecticut State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CCSU | WestConn | ||
| Location | New Britain, CT | Danbury, CT | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,712 | 4,137 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #382 | #506 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccsu.edu | wcsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCSU | WestConn | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,664 | $6,664 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,940 | $9,996 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,710 | $15,131 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,207 | $16,527 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,949 | $7,943 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 63% |
Admission |
CCSU | WestConn | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,282 | 5,457 | ||
| Admitted | 6,255 | 4,440 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.5% | 81.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23% | 16% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/29 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1180 | 840/1150 | ||
| 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 | WestConn | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCSU | WestConn | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $258 |
Diversity |
CCSU | WestConn | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
CCSU | WestConn | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 29% | ||
Campus |
CCSU | WestConn | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Central Connecticut State University is larger than than WestConn based on total student enrollment (9,712 students vs. 4,137 students)
CCSU vs. WestConn Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCSU or WestConn?
- Central Connecticut State University and WestConn cost the same to attend based on in-state tuition ($6,664.00 vs. $6,664.00)
- Out of state tuition is 99.5% higher at CCSU than Western Connecticut State University ($19,940.00 vs. $9,996.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Connecticut State University than CCSU ($16,527 vs. $17,207)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central Connecticut State University are 19% lower than costs at Western Connecticut State University ($12,710 vs. $15,131)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Central Connecticut State University than Western Connecticut State University (93% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Central Connecticut State University students is 0.1% larger than aid received Western Connecticut State University ($7,949 vs. $7,943)
CCSU vs. WestConn Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CCSU or WestConn? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WestConn or CCSU .
- Accepted freshman WestConn students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at CCSU (3.2)
- WestConn has a higher acceptance rate (81.4%) than CCSU (75.5%)
CCSU vs. WestConn Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCSU or WestConn? 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 WestConn and CCSU.
- The graduation rate at CCSU is higher than Western Connecticut State University (47% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Central Connecticut State University earn on average $1,600 more per year than WestConn graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $47,400)
- Central Connecticut State University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than WestConn graduates. ($22,500 vs. $25,000)
- CCSU graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than WestConn graduates. ($232 vs. $258)
- More WestConn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CCSU students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/