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SCSU University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus ECSU UConn UHart WestConn Quinnipiac UNH Westfield State University USJ University of Southern Maine SHU| Central Connecticut State University | Penn State Wilkes Barre | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CCSU | Penn State Wilkes-Barre | ||
| Location | New Britain, CT | Lehman, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 9,468 | 368 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #540 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccsu.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCSU | Penn State Wilkes-Barre | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $13,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $23,086 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,464 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,088 | $16,728 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,212 | $10,598 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 94% |
Admission |
CCSU | Penn State Wilkes-Barre | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,302 | 653 | ||
| Admitted | 5,601 | 622 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | 95.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.4% | 20.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1160 | 1070/1260 | ||
| 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 | Penn State Wilkes-Barre | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCSU | Penn State Wilkes-Barre | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $277 |
Diversity |
CCSU | Penn State Wilkes-Barre | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
CCSU | Penn State Wilkes-Barre | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 17% | ||
Campus |
CCSU | Penn State Wilkes-Barre | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Central Connecticut State University is larger than than Penn State Wilkes-Barre based on total student enrollment (9,468 students vs. 368 students)
CCSU vs. Penn State Wilkes-Barre Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCSU or Penn State Wilkes-Barre?
- Penn State Wilkes Barre is 113.7% more expensive to attend than CCSU for in-state tuition ($13,824.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.3% higher at Penn State Wilkes-Barre than Central Connecticut State University ($23,086.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Wilkes Barre than CCSU ($16,728 vs. $17,088)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central Connecticut State University are 4.2% lower than costs at Penn State Wilkes Barre ($12,464 vs. $12,984)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Penn State Wilkes Barre than Central Connecticut State University (94% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Penn State Wilkes Barre students is 70.6% larger than aid received Central Connecticut State University ($10,598 vs. $6,212)
CCSU vs. Penn State Wilkes-Barre Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CCSU or Penn State Wilkes-Barre? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Wilkes-Barre or CCSU .
- The average SAT score at Central Connecticut State University (1011) is 29 points higher than at Penn State Wilkes-Barre (982)
- Incoming CCSU students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Penn State Wilkes-Barre (22)
- Penn State Wilkes-Barre has a higher acceptance rate (95.3%) than CCSU (76.7%)
CCSU vs. Penn State Wilkes-Barre Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCSU or Penn State Wilkes-Barre? 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 Penn State Wilkes-Barre and CCSU.
- The graduation rate at CCSU is the same as at Penn State Wilkes Barre (47% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Penn State Wilkes Barre earn on average $6,300 more per year than CCSU graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $49,000)
- Central Connecticut State University students graduate with a $4,318 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Wilkes-Barre graduates. ($22,500 vs. $26,818)
- CCSU graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Wilkes-Barre graduates. ($232 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Wilkes-Barre 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/