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Overview |
CCSU | YCP | ||
| Location | New Britain, CT | York, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,712 | 3,720 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #382 | #479 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccsu.edu | ycp.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCSU | YCP | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,664 | $22,120 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,940 | $22,120 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,710 | $12,780 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,207 | $21,036 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,949 | $14,988 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 98% |
Admission |
CCSU | YCP | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,282 | 4,933 | ||
| Admitted | 6,255 | 4,647 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.5% | 94.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/29 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1180 | 1030/1230 | ||
| 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 | Aug 23, 2026 |
Academics |
CCSU | YCP | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCSU | YCP | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $50,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $26,495 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $273 |
Diversity |
CCSU | YCP | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
CCSU | YCP | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 33% | ||
Campus |
CCSU | YCP | ||
| 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
- Central Connecticut State University is larger than than YCP based on total student enrollment (9,712 students vs. 3,720 students)
CCSU vs. YCP Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCSU or YCP?
- York College Pennsylvania is 231.9% more expensive to attend than CCSU for in-state tuition ($22,120.00 vs. $6,664.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.9% higher at YCP than Central Connecticut State University ($22,120.00 vs. $19,940.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central Connecticut State University than YCP ($17,207 vs. $21,036)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central Connecticut State University are 0.6% lower than costs at York College Pennsylvania ($12,710 vs. $12,780)
- More students receive financial grant aid at York College Pennsylvania than Central Connecticut State University (98% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by York College Pennsylvania students is 88.6% larger than aid received Central Connecticut State University ($14,988 vs. $7,949)
CCSU vs. YCP Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CCSU or YCP? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between YCP or CCSU .
- The average SAT score at York College Pennsylvania (1054) is 43 points higher than at CCSU (1011)
- Incoming YCP students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at CCSU (22)
- Accepted freshman YCP students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at CCSU (3.2)
- YCP has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than CCSU (75.5%)
CCSU vs. YCP Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCSU or YCP? 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 YCP and CCSU.
- The graduation rate at YCP is higher than Central Connecticut State University (60% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from York College Pennsylvania earn on average $1,700 more per year than CCSU graduates after ten years. ($50,700 vs. $49,000)
- Central Connecticut State University students graduate with a $3,995 lower median federal student loan debt than YCP graduates. ($22,500 vs. $26,495)
- CCSU graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than YCP graduates. ($232 vs. $273)
- More YCP 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/