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Overview |
CCSU | Wright State | ||
| Location | New Britain, CT | Dayton, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,468 | 9,678 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #540 | #873 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccsu.edu | wright.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCSU | Wright State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $10,814 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $20,232 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,464 | $10,686 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,088 | $15,650 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,212 | $8,867 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 92% |
Admission |
CCSU | Wright State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,302 | 7,162 | ||
| Admitted | 5,601 | 6,820 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | 95.2%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.4% | 18.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1160 | 913/1168 | ||
| 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 | Aug 23, 2025 |
Academics |
CCSU | Wright State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCSU | Wright State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $258 |
Diversity |
CCSU | Wright State | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
CCSU | Wright State | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 5% | ||
Campus |
CCSU | Wright State | ||
| 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
- Wright State University Main Campus is larger than than CCSU based on total student enrollment (9,678 students vs. 9,468 students)
CCSU vs. Wright State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCSU or Wright State?
- Wright State University Main Campus is 67.1% more expensive to attend than CCSU for in-state tuition ($10,814.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.5% higher at Wright State than Central Connecticut State University ($20,232.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wright State University Main Campus than CCSU ($15,650 vs. $17,088)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wright State University Main Campus are 16.6% lower than costs at Central Connecticut State University ($10,686 vs. $12,464)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Central Connecticut State University than Wright State University Main Campus (93% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wright State University Main Campus students is 42.7% larger than aid received Central Connecticut State University ($8,867 vs. $6,212)
CCSU vs. Wright State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CCSU or Wright State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wright State or CCSU .
- The average SAT score at Wright State University Main Campus (1034) is 23 points higher than at CCSU (1011)
- Incoming CCSU students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Wright State (22)
- Accepted freshman Wright State students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at CCSU (3.2)
- Wright State has a higher acceptance rate (95.2%) than CCSU (76.7%)
CCSU vs. Wright State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCSU or Wright State? 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 Wright State and CCSU.
- The graduation rate at CCSU is higher than Wright State University Main Campus (47% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Central Connecticut State University earn on average $5,600 more per year than Wright State graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $43,400)
- Central Connecticut State University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Wright State graduates. ($22,500 vs. $25,000)
- CCSU graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Wright State graduates. ($232 vs. $258)
- More CCSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wright State students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/