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SCSU University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus ECSU UConn UHart WestConn Quinnipiac UNH Westfield State University USJ University of Southern Maine Lesley University| Central Connecticut State University | Lasell College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CCSU | Lasell College | ||
| Location | New Britain, CT | Newton, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,468 | 1,591 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #540 | #633 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccsu.edu | lasell.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCSU | Lasell College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $40,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $40,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,464 | $16,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,088 | $29,706 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,212 | $32,757 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
CCSU | Lasell College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,302 | 2,833 | ||
| Admitted | 5,601 | 2,074 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | 73.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.4% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.12 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1160 | 995/1268 | ||
| 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 | Lasell College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCSU | Lasell College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $279 |
Diversity |
CCSU | Lasell College | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
CCSU | Lasell College | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 43% | ||
Campus |
CCSU | Lasell College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Central Connecticut State University is larger than than Lasell College based on total student enrollment (9,468 students vs. 1,591 students)
CCSU vs. Lasell College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCSU or Lasell College?
- Lasell College is 533.4% more expensive to attend than CCSU for in-state tuition ($40,980.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 111.7% higher at Lasell College than Central Connecticut State University ($40,980.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central Connecticut State University than Lasell College ($17,088 vs. $29,706)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central Connecticut State University are 32.4% lower than costs at Lasell College ($12,464 vs. $16,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lasell College than Central Connecticut State University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lasell College students is 427.3% larger than aid received Central Connecticut State University ($32,757 vs. $6,212)
CCSU vs. Lasell College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CCSU or Lasell College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lasell College or CCSU .
- The average SAT score at Central Connecticut State University (1011) is 45 points higher than at Lasell College (966)
- Incoming CCSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Lasell College (21)
- Accepted freshman CCSU students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at Lasell College (3.12)
- CCSU has a higher acceptance rate (76.7%) than Lasell College (73.2%)
CCSU vs. Lasell College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCSU or Lasell College? 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 Lasell College and CCSU.
- The graduation rate at CCSU is the same as at Lasell College (47% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Central Connecticut State University earn on average $5,900 more per year than Lasell College graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $43,100)
- Central Connecticut State University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Lasell College graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- CCSU graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Lasell College graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More Lasell College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CCSU students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/