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Overview |
CCSU | Immaculata University | ||
| Location | New Britain, CT | Immaculata, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,468 | 2,361 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #540 | #492 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccsu.edu | immaculata.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCSU | Immaculata University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $26,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $26,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,464 | $12,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,088 | $29,188 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,212 | $15,749 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
CCSU | Immaculata University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,302 | 2,188 | ||
| Admitted | 5,601 | 1,526 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | 69.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.4% | 13.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1160 | 1090/1260 | ||
| 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 | Immaculata University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCSU | Immaculata University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $55,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $279 |
Diversity |
CCSU | Immaculata University | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 26% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 74% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
CCSU | Immaculata University | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 44% | ||
Campus |
CCSU | Immaculata University | ||
| 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 Immaculata University based on total student enrollment (9,468 students vs. 2,361 students)
CCSU vs. Immaculata University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCSU or Immaculata University?
- Immaculata University is 315.8% more expensive to attend than CCSU for in-state tuition ($26,900.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39% higher at Immaculata University than Central Connecticut State University ($26,900.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central Connecticut State University than Immaculata University ($17,088 vs. $29,188)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central Connecticut State University are 1.3% lower than costs at Immaculata University ($12,464 vs. $12,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Immaculata University than Central Connecticut State University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Immaculata University students is 153.5% larger than aid received Central Connecticut State University ($15,749 vs. $6,212)
CCSU vs. Immaculata University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CCSU or Immaculata University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Immaculata University or CCSU .
- The average SAT score at Central Connecticut State University (1011) is 36 points higher than at Immaculata University (975)
- Incoming CCSU students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Immaculata University (22)
- Accepted freshman Immaculata University students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at CCSU (3.2)
- CCSU has a higher acceptance rate (76.7%) than Immaculata University (69.7%)
CCSU vs. Immaculata University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCSU or Immaculata 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 Immaculata University and CCSU.
- The graduation rate at Immaculata University is higher than Central Connecticut State University (55% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Immaculata University earn on average $6,200 more per year than CCSU graduates after ten years. ($55,200 vs. $49,000)
- Central Connecticut State University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Immaculata University graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- CCSU graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Immaculata University graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More CCSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Immaculata University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/