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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 | Indiana University Southeast | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CCSU | IU Southeast | ||
| Location | New Britain, CT | New Albany, IN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 9,468 | 3,672 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #540 | #809 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccsu.edu | ius.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCSU | IU Southeast | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $7,274 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $20,634 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,464 | $11,012 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,088 | $8,264 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,212 | $7,262 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 88% |
Admission |
CCSU | IU Southeast | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,302 | 1,923 | ||
| Admitted | 5,601 | 1,639 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | 85.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.4% | 37% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1160 | 1000/1190 | ||
| 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, 2024 |
Academics |
CCSU | IU Southeast | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCSU | IU Southeast | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $38,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $20,261 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $209 |
Diversity |
CCSU | IU Southeast | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
CCSU | IU Southeast | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 17% | ||
Campus |
CCSU | IU Southeast | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Central Connecticut State University is larger than than IU Southeast based on total student enrollment (9,468 students vs. 3,672 students)
CCSU vs. IU Southeast Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCSU or IU Southeast?
- Indiana University Southeast is 12.4% more expensive to attend than CCSU for in-state tuition ($7,274.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.6% higher at IU Southeast than Central Connecticut State University ($20,634.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Southeast than CCSU ($8,264 vs. $17,088)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University Southeast are 13.2% lower than costs at Central Connecticut State University ($11,012 vs. $12,464)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Central Connecticut State University than Indiana University Southeast (93% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana University Southeast students is 16.9% larger than aid received Central Connecticut State University ($7,262 vs. $6,212)
CCSU vs. IU Southeast Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CCSU or IU Southeast? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IU Southeast or CCSU .
- The average SAT score at Central Connecticut State University (1011) is 56 points higher than at IU Southeast (955)
- Incoming CCSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at IU Southeast (21)
- Accepted freshman IU Southeast students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at CCSU (3.2)
- IU Southeast has a higher acceptance rate (85.2%) than CCSU (76.7%)
CCSU vs. IU Southeast Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCSU or IU Southeast? 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 IU Southeast and CCSU.
- The graduation rate at CCSU is higher than Indiana University Southeast (47% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Central Connecticut State University earn on average $10,700 more per year than IU Southeast graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $38,300)
- Indiana University Southeast students graduate with a $2,239 lower median federal student loan debt than CCSU graduates. ($20,261 vs. $22,500)
- IU Southeast graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than CCSU graduates. ($209 vs. $232)
- More CCSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU Southeast students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/