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Overview |
CCSU | Youngstown State | ||
| Location | New Britain, CT | Youngstown, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,468 | 11,071 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #540 | #983 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccsu.edu | ysu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCSU | Youngstown State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $10,410 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $10,770 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,464 | $10,016 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,088 | $11,900 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,212 | $7,631 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 93% |
Admission |
CCSU | Youngstown State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,302 | 7,481 | ||
| Admitted | 5,601 | 6,030 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | 80.6%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.4% | 26.9%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1160 | 830/1160 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
CCSU | Youngstown State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCSU | Youngstown State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $37,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $279 |
Diversity |
CCSU | Youngstown State | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
CCSU | Youngstown State | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 15% | ||
Campus |
CCSU | Youngstown 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
- Youngstown State University is larger than than CCSU based on total student enrollment (11,071 students vs. 9,468 students)
CCSU vs. Youngstown State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCSU or Youngstown State?
- Youngstown State University is 60.9% more expensive to attend than CCSU for in-state tuition ($10,410.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 79.7% higher at CCSU than Youngstown State University ($19,358.00 vs. $10,770.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Youngstown State University than CCSU ($11,900 vs. $17,088)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Youngstown State University are 24.4% lower than costs at Central Connecticut State University ($10,016 vs. $12,464)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Central Connecticut State University as Youngstown State University (93% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Youngstown State University students is 22.8% larger than aid received Central Connecticut State University ($7,631 vs. $6,212)
CCSU vs. Youngstown State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CCSU or Youngstown State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Youngstown State or CCSU .
- The average SAT score at Central Connecticut State University (1011) is 30 points higher than at Youngstown State (981)
- Incoming CCSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Youngstown State (21)
- Accepted freshman Youngstown State students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at CCSU (3.2)
- Youngstown State has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than CCSU (76.7%)
CCSU vs. Youngstown State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCSU or Youngstown 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 Youngstown State and CCSU.
- The graduation rate at CCSU is higher than Youngstown State University (47% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Central Connecticut State University earn on average $11,300 more per year than Youngstown State graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $37,700)
- Central Connecticut State University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Youngstown State graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- CCSU graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Youngstown State graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More CCSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Youngstown State students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/