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UNM UTEP SCSU University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus ECSU UConn UHart WestConn Quinnipiac UNH Westfield State University Arizona Christian University| Central Connecticut State University | New Mexico State University Main Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CCSU | NMSU | ||
| Location | New Britain, CT | Las Cruces, NM | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,468 | 14,268 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #540 | #811 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccsu.edu | nmsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCSU | NMSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $6,283 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $23,407 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,464 | $11,252 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,088 | $10,407 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,212 | $13,168 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 95% |
Admission |
CCSU | NMSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,302 | 15,860 | ||
| Admitted | 5,601 | 12,378 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | 78% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.4% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1160 | 900/1140 | ||
| 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 | NMSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCSU | NMSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $39,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 44% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $17,118 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $176 |
Diversity |
CCSU | NMSU | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 30% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 55% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
CCSU | NMSU | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 25% | ||
Campus |
CCSU | NMSU | ||
| 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
- New Mexico State University Main Campus is larger than than CCSU based on total student enrollment (14,268 students vs. 9,468 students)
CCSU vs. NMSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCSU or NMSU?
- Central Connecticut State University is 3% more expensive to attend than NMSU for in-state tuition ($6,470.00 vs. $6,283.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.9% higher at NMSU than Central Connecticut State University ($23,407.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at New Mexico State University Main Campus than CCSU ($10,407 vs. $17,088)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at New Mexico State University Main Campus are 10.8% lower than costs at Central Connecticut State University ($11,252 vs. $12,464)
- More students receive financial grant aid at New Mexico State University Main Campus than Central Connecticut State University (95% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New Mexico State University Main Campus students is 112% larger than aid received Central Connecticut State University ($13,168 vs. $6,212)
CCSU vs. NMSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CCSU or NMSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NMSU or CCSU .
- The average SAT score at Central Connecticut State University (1011) is 28 points higher than at NMSU (983)
- Incoming CCSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at NMSU (21)
- Accepted freshman NMSU students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at CCSU (3.2)
- NMSU has a higher acceptance rate (78%) than CCSU (76.7%)
CCSU vs. NMSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCSU or NMSU? 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 NMSU and CCSU.
- The graduation rate at CCSU is higher than New Mexico State University Main Campus (47% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Central Connecticut State University earn on average $9,600 more per year than NMSU graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $39,400)
- New Mexico State University Main Campus students graduate with a $5,382 lower median federal student loan debt than CCSU graduates. ($17,118 vs. $22,500)
- NMSU graduates are paying $56 less per month on federal student loans than CCSU graduates. ($176 vs. $232)
- More CCSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NMSU students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/