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SCSU University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus ECSU UConn UHart WestConn Quinnipiac UNH Westfield State University USJ University of Southern Maine SHU| Central Connecticut State University | Gallaudet University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CCSU | Gallaudet University | ||
| Location | New Britain, CT | Washington, DC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,468 | 1,322 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #540 | #572 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccsu.edu | gallaudet.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCSU | Gallaudet University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $16,512 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $16,512 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,464 | $14,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,088 | $13,787 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,212 | $25,648 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 95% |
Admission |
CCSU | Gallaudet University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,302 | 380 | ||
| Admitted | 5,601 | 225 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | 59.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.4% | 71.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 14/20 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1160 | 752/1089 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 26, 2024 |
Academics |
CCSU | Gallaudet University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCSU | Gallaudet University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $31,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $16,541 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $171 |
Diversity |
CCSU | Gallaudet University | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 11% | ||
| % International | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
CCSU | Gallaudet University | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 1% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 94% | ||
Campus |
CCSU | Gallaudet University | ||
| 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
- Central Connecticut State University is larger than than Gallaudet University based on total student enrollment (9,468 students vs. 1,322 students)
CCSU vs. Gallaudet University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCSU or Gallaudet University?
- Gallaudet University is 155.2% more expensive to attend than CCSU for in-state tuition ($16,512.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.2% higher at CCSU than Gallaudet University ($19,358.00 vs. $16,512.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gallaudet University than CCSU ($13,787 vs. $17,088)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central Connecticut State University are 18.7% lower than costs at Gallaudet University ($12,464 vs. $14,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gallaudet University than Central Connecticut State University (95% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gallaudet University students is 312.9% larger than aid received Central Connecticut State University ($25,648 vs. $6,212)
CCSU vs. Gallaudet University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CCSU or Gallaudet University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gallaudet University or CCSU .
- The average SAT score at Central Connecticut State University (1011) is 128 points higher than at Gallaudet University (883)
- Incoming CCSU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Gallaudet University (19)
- Accepted freshman Gallaudet University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at CCSU (3.2)
- CCSU has a higher acceptance rate (76.7%) than Gallaudet University (59.2%)
CCSU vs. Gallaudet University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCSU or Gallaudet University? 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 Gallaudet University and CCSU.
- The graduation rate at CCSU is higher than Gallaudet University (47% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Central Connecticut State University earn on average $17,300 more per year than Gallaudet University graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $31,700)
- Gallaudet University students graduate with a $5,959 lower median federal student loan debt than CCSU graduates. ($16,541 vs. $22,500)
- Gallaudet University graduates are paying $61 less per month on federal student loans than CCSU graduates. ($171 vs. $232)
- More CCSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Gallaudet University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/