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Pace University-New York SCSU University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus ECSU UConn UHart Manhattan College WestConn Quinnipiac St John's UNH Westfield State University| Central Connecticut State University | Marymount Manhattan College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CCSU | MMC | ||
| Location | New Britain, CT | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,468 | 1,608 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #540 | #461 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccsu.edu | mmm.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCSU | MMC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $36,928 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $36,928 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,464 | $19,714 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,088 | $39,442 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,212 | $22,418 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
CCSU | MMC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,302 | 7,636 | ||
| Admitted | 5,601 | 5,505 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | 72.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.4% | 7.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1160 | 1080/1280 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
CCSU | MMC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCSU | MMC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $242 |
Diversity |
CCSU | MMC | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 18% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 82% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
CCSU | MMC | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 70% | ||
Campus |
CCSU | MMC | ||
| 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 MMC based on total student enrollment (9,468 students vs. 1,608 students)
CCSU vs. MMC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCSU or MMC?
- Marymount Manhattan College is 470.8% more expensive to attend than CCSU for in-state tuition ($36,928.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 90.8% higher at MMC than Central Connecticut State University ($36,928.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central Connecticut State University than MMC ($17,088 vs. $39,442)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central Connecticut State University are 58.2% lower than costs at Marymount Manhattan College ($12,464 vs. $19,714)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marymount Manhattan College than Central Connecticut State University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marymount Manhattan College students is 260.9% larger than aid received Central Connecticut State University ($22,418 vs. $6,212)
CCSU vs. MMC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CCSU or MMC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MMC or CCSU .
- The average SAT score at Marymount Manhattan College (1038) is 27 points higher than at CCSU (1011)
- Incoming MMC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at CCSU (22)
- Accepted freshman MMC students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at CCSU (3.2)
- CCSU has a higher acceptance rate (76.7%) than MMC (72.1%)
CCSU vs. MMC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCSU or MMC? 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 MMC and CCSU.
- The graduation rate at CCSU is higher than Marymount Manhattan College (47% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Central Connecticut State University earn on average $4,200 more per year than MMC graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $44,800)
- Central Connecticut State University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than MMC graduates. ($22,500 vs. $23,500)
- CCSU graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than MMC graduates. ($232 vs. $242)
- More CCSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MMC 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/