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Overview |
CCSU | Wilson College | ||
| Location | New Britain, CT | Chambersburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,468 | 1,360 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #540 | #974 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccsu.edu | wilson.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCSU | Wilson College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $25,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $25,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,464 | $11,968 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,088 | $23,923 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,212 | $14,241 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 99% |
Admission |
CCSU | Wilson College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,302 | 739 | ||
| Admitted | 5,601 | 695 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | 94% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.4% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1160 | 970/1120 | ||
| 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 | Wilson College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCSU | Wilson College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $34,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $266 |
Diversity |
CCSU | Wilson College | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 15% |
Students |
CCSU | Wilson College | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 34% | ||
Campus |
CCSU | Wilson College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Central Connecticut State University is larger than than Wilson College based on total student enrollment (9,468 students vs. 1,360 students)
CCSU vs. Wilson College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCSU or Wilson College?
- Wilson College is 289.5% more expensive to attend than CCSU for in-state tuition ($25,200.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.2% higher at Wilson College than Central Connecticut State University ($25,200.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central Connecticut State University than Wilson College ($17,088 vs. $23,923)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wilson College are 4.1% lower than costs at Central Connecticut State University ($11,968 vs. $12,464)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wilson College than Central Connecticut State University (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wilson College students is 129.2% larger than aid received Central Connecticut State University ($14,241 vs. $6,212)
CCSU vs. Wilson College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CCSU or Wilson College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wilson College or CCSU .
- The average SAT score at Central Connecticut State University (1011) is 70 points higher than at Wilson College (941)
- Incoming CCSU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Wilson College (20)
- Accepted freshman Wilson College students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at CCSU (3.2)
- Wilson College has a higher acceptance rate (94%) than CCSU (76.7%)
CCSU vs. Wilson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCSU or Wilson 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 Wilson College and CCSU.
- The graduation rate at Wilson College is higher than Central Connecticut State University (53% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Central Connecticut State University earn on average $14,300 more per year than Wilson College graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $34,700)
- Central Connecticut State University students graduate with a $3,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Wilson College graduates. ($22,500 vs. $25,750)
- CCSU graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Wilson College graduates. ($232 vs. $266)
- More Wilson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CCSU students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/