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Overview |
CCSU | Cabrini College | ||
| Location | New Britain, CT | Radnor, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,468 | 1,613 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #540 | #698 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccsu.edu | cabrini.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCSU | Cabrini College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $33,650 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $33,650 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,464 | $13,224 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,088 | $21,981 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,212 | $25,492 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 98% |
Admission |
CCSU | Cabrini College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,302 | 3,403 | ||
| Admitted | 5,601 | 2,672 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | 78.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.4% | 10.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1160 | 1020/1210 | ||
| 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, 2024 |
Academics |
CCSU | Cabrini College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCSU | Cabrini College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $26,806 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $277 |
Diversity |
CCSU | Cabrini College | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
CCSU | Cabrini College | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 31% | ||
Campus |
CCSU | Cabrini College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Central Connecticut State University is larger than than Cabrini College based on total student enrollment (9,468 students vs. 1,613 students)
CCSU vs. Cabrini College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCSU or Cabrini College?
- Cabrini College is 420.1% more expensive to attend than CCSU for in-state tuition ($33,650.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73.8% higher at Cabrini College than Central Connecticut State University ($33,650.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central Connecticut State University than Cabrini College ($17,088 vs. $21,981)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central Connecticut State University are 6.1% lower than costs at Cabrini College ($12,464 vs. $13,224)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cabrini College than Central Connecticut State University (98% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cabrini College students is 310.4% larger than aid received Central Connecticut State University ($25,492 vs. $6,212)
CCSU vs. Cabrini College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CCSU or Cabrini College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cabrini College or CCSU .
- Accepted freshman CCSU students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at Cabrini College (3.1)
- Cabrini College has a higher acceptance rate (78.5%) than CCSU (76.7%)
CCSU vs. Cabrini College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCSU or Cabrini 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 Cabrini College and CCSU.
- The graduation rate at Cabrini College is higher than Central Connecticut State University (52% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Central Connecticut State University earn on average $1,300 more per year than Cabrini College graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $47,700)
- Central Connecticut State University students graduate with a $4,306 lower median federal student loan debt than Cabrini College graduates. ($22,500 vs. $26,806)
- CCSU graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than Cabrini College graduates. ($232 vs. $277)
- More Cabrini College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CCSU students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/