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SCSU University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus RU JMU ECSU CNU Mary Washington College UConn UHart Old Dominion WestConn Quinnipiac| Central Connecticut State University | Longwood University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CCSU | Longwood University | ||
| Location | New Britain, CT | Farmville, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,468 | 4,358 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #540 | #603 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccsu.edu | longwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCSU | Longwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $8,753 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $21,690 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,464 | $14,318 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,088 | $21,772 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,212 | $10,332 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 95% |
Admission |
CCSU | Longwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,302 | 6,042 | ||
| Admitted | 5,601 | 5,304 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.4% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1160 | 1020/1210 | ||
| 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 | Longwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCSU | Longwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $258 |
Diversity |
CCSU | Longwood University | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
CCSU | Longwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 5% | ||
Campus |
CCSU | Longwood University | ||
| 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 Longwood University based on total student enrollment (9,468 students vs. 4,358 students)
CCSU vs. Longwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCSU or Longwood University?
- Longwood University is 35.3% more expensive to attend than CCSU for in-state tuition ($8,753.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12% higher at Longwood University than Central Connecticut State University ($21,690.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central Connecticut State University than Longwood University ($17,088 vs. $21,772)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central Connecticut State University are 14.9% lower than costs at Longwood University ($12,464 vs. $14,318)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Longwood University than Central Connecticut State University (95% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Longwood University students is 66.3% larger than aid received Central Connecticut State University ($10,332 vs. $6,212)
CCSU vs. Longwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CCSU or Longwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Longwood University or CCSU .
- The average SAT score at Central Connecticut State University (1011) is 26 points higher than at Longwood University (985)
- Incoming CCSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Longwood University (21)
- Accepted freshman Longwood University students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at CCSU (3.2)
- Longwood University has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than CCSU (76.7%)
CCSU vs. Longwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCSU or Longwood 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 Longwood University and CCSU.
- The graduation rate at Longwood University is higher than Central Connecticut State University (60% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Central Connecticut State University earn on average $5,800 more per year than Longwood University graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $43,200)
- Central Connecticut State University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Longwood University graduates. ($22,500 vs. $25,000)
- CCSU graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Longwood University graduates. ($232 vs. $258)
- More Longwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CCSU students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/