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Overview |
CCSU | EIU | ||
| Location | New Britain, CT | Charleston, IL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,468 | 8,857 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #540 | #672 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccsu.edu | eiu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCSU | EIU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $9,709 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $12,136 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,464 | $10,812 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,088 | $13,380 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,212 | $11,773 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
CCSU | EIU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,302 | 11,584 | ||
| Admitted | 5,601 | 7,873 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | 68% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.4% | 11.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1160 | 900/1120 | ||
| 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, 2024 |
Academics |
CCSU | EIU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCSU | EIU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $43,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $23,650 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $244 |
Diversity |
CCSU | EIU | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
CCSU | EIU | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 7% | ||
Campus |
CCSU | EIU | ||
| 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 EIU based on total student enrollment (9,468 students vs. 8,857 students)
CCSU vs. EIU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCSU or EIU?
- Eastern Illinois University is 50.1% more expensive to attend than CCSU for in-state tuition ($9,709.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.5% higher at CCSU than Eastern Illinois University ($19,358.00 vs. $12,136.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Illinois University than CCSU ($13,380 vs. $17,088)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Illinois University are 15.3% lower than costs at Central Connecticut State University ($10,812 vs. $12,464)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Illinois University than Central Connecticut State University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Illinois University students is 89.5% larger than aid received Central Connecticut State University ($11,773 vs. $6,212)
CCSU vs. EIU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CCSU or EIU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between EIU or CCSU .
- The average SAT score at Central Connecticut State University (1011) is 1 points higher than at EIU (1010)
- Incoming CCSU students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at EIU (22)
- Accepted freshman EIU students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at CCSU (3.2)
- CCSU has a higher acceptance rate (76.7%) than EIU (68%)
CCSU vs. EIU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCSU or EIU? 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 EIU and CCSU.
- The graduation rate at EIU is higher than Central Connecticut State University (59% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Central Connecticut State University earn on average $5,500 more per year than EIU graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $43,500)
- Central Connecticut State University students graduate with a $1,150 lower median federal student loan debt than EIU graduates. ($22,500 vs. $23,650)
- CCSU graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than EIU graduates. ($232 vs. $244)
- More CCSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former EIU students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/