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Purdue Calumet SCSU University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus ECSU UConn Purdue UHart BSU WestConn Quinnipiac Indiana Tech UNH| Central Connecticut State University | Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CCSU | IPFW | ||
| Location | New Britain, CT | Fort Wayne, IN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,712 | 8,874 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #382 | #864 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccsu.edu | ipfw.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCSU | IPFW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,664 | $8,049 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,940 | $21,015 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,710 | $10,332 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,207 | $12,619 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,949 | $6,589 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 99% |
Admission |
CCSU | IPFW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,282 | 6,466 | ||
| Admitted | 6,255 | 5,539 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.5% | 85.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23% | 24.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/29 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1180 | 960/1190 | ||
| 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 | IPFW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCSU | IPFW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $38,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $253 |
Diversity |
CCSU | IPFW | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
CCSU | IPFW | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 13% | ||
Campus |
CCSU | IPFW | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Central Connecticut State University is larger than than IPFW based on total student enrollment (9,712 students vs. 8,874 students)
CCSU vs. IPFW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCSU or IPFW?
- Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne is 20.8% more expensive to attend than CCSU for in-state tuition ($8,049.00 vs. $6,664.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.4% higher at IPFW than Central Connecticut State University ($21,015.00 vs. $19,940.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne than CCSU ($12,619 vs. $17,207)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne are 23% lower than costs at Central Connecticut State University ($10,332 vs. $12,710)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne than Central Connecticut State University (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Central Connecticut State University students is 20.6% larger than aid received Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne ($7,949 vs. $6,589)
CCSU vs. IPFW Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CCSU or IPFW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IPFW or CCSU .
- The average SAT score at Central Connecticut State University (1011) is 16 points higher than at IPFW (995)
- Incoming CCSU students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at IPFW (22)
- Accepted freshman IPFW students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at CCSU (3.2)
- IPFW has a higher acceptance rate (85.7%) than CCSU (75.5%)
CCSU vs. IPFW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCSU or IPFW? 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 IPFW and CCSU.
- The graduation rate at CCSU is higher than Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne (47% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Central Connecticut State University earn on average $10,400 more per year than IPFW graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $38,600)
- Central Connecticut State University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than IPFW graduates. ($22,500 vs. $24,500)
- CCSU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than IPFW graduates. ($232 vs. $253)
- More CCSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IPFW students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/