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SCSU University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus Minnesota State University-Mankato ECSU UConn UHart NDSU WestConn Quinnipiac Concordia College at Moorhead St. Cloud State University South Dakota State University| Central Connecticut State University | Minnesota State University Moorhead | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CCSU | MSU Moorhead | ||
| Location | New Britain, CT | Moorhead, MN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,468 | 4,682 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #540 | #608 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccsu.edu | mnstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCSU | MSU Moorhead | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $8,838 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $17,674 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,464 | $10,104 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,088 | $17,939 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,212 | $6,905 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 96% |
Admission |
CCSU | MSU Moorhead | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,302 | 3,898 | ||
| Admitted | 5,601 | 2,207 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | 56.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.4% | 28.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1160 | 1080/1290 | ||
| 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 | MSU Moorhead | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCSU | MSU Moorhead | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $42,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $22,276 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $230 |
Diversity |
CCSU | MSU Moorhead | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
CCSU | MSU Moorhead | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 28% | ||
Campus |
CCSU | MSU Moorhead | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Central Connecticut State University is larger than than MSU Moorhead based on total student enrollment (9,468 students vs. 4,682 students)
CCSU vs. MSU Moorhead Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCSU or MSU Moorhead?
- Minnesota State University Moorhead is 36.6% more expensive to attend than CCSU for in-state tuition ($8,838.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.5% higher at CCSU than Minnesota State University Moorhead ($19,358.00 vs. $17,674.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central Connecticut State University than MSU Moorhead ($17,088 vs. $17,939)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Minnesota State University Moorhead are 23.4% lower than costs at Central Connecticut State University ($10,104 vs. $12,464)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Minnesota State University Moorhead than Central Connecticut State University (96% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Minnesota State University Moorhead students is 11.2% larger than aid received Central Connecticut State University ($6,905 vs. $6,212)
CCSU vs. MSU Moorhead Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CCSU or MSU Moorhead? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSU Moorhead or CCSU .
- The average SAT score at Minnesota State University Moorhead (1049) is 38 points higher than at CCSU (1011)
- Incoming MSU Moorhead students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at CCSU (22)
- Accepted freshman MSU Moorhead students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at CCSU (3.2)
- CCSU has a higher acceptance rate (76.7%) than MSU Moorhead (56.6%)
CCSU vs. MSU Moorhead Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCSU or MSU Moorhead? 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 MSU Moorhead and CCSU.
- The graduation rate at CCSU is higher than Minnesota State University Moorhead (47% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Central Connecticut State University earn on average $6,600 more per year than MSU Moorhead graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $42,400)
- Minnesota State University Moorhead students graduate with a $224 lower median federal student loan debt than CCSU graduates. ($22,276 vs. $22,500)
- MSU Moorhead graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than CCSU graduates. ($230 vs. $232)
- More MSU Moorhead graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CCSU students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/