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IPFW SCSU University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus ECSU UConn IU Northwest UHart WestConn Quinnipiac Purdue North Central Purdue UNH| Central Connecticut State University | Purdue University Calumet Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CCSU | Purdue Calumet | ||
| Location | New Britain, CT | Hammond, IN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,468 | 9,194 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #540 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccsu.edu | purduecal.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCSU | Purdue Calumet | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $6,746 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $16,164 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,464 | $7,560 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,088 | $10,908 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,212 | $5,703 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 58% |
Admission |
CCSU | Purdue Calumet | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,302 | 2,810 | ||
| Admitted | 5,601 | 1,649 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | 58.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.4% | 54% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1160 | 940/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 26, 2024 |
Academics |
CCSU | Purdue Calumet | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCSU | Purdue Calumet | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $42,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $20,908 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $216 |
Diversity |
CCSU | Purdue Calumet | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
CCSU | Purdue Calumet | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | - | ||
Campus |
CCSU | Purdue Calumet | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Central Connecticut State University is larger than than Purdue Calumet based on total student enrollment (9,468 students vs. 9,194 students)
CCSU vs. Purdue Calumet Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCSU or Purdue Calumet?
- Purdue University Calumet Campus is 4.3% more expensive to attend than CCSU for in-state tuition ($6,746.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.8% higher at CCSU than Purdue University Calumet Campus ($19,358.00 vs. $16,164.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Purdue University Calumet Campus than CCSU ($10,908 vs. $17,088)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University Calumet Campus are 64.9% lower than costs at Central Connecticut State University ($7,560 vs. $12,464)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Central Connecticut State University than Purdue University Calumet Campus (93% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Central Connecticut State University students is 8.9% larger than aid received Purdue University Calumet Campus ($6,212 vs. $5,703)
CCSU vs. Purdue Calumet Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CCSU or Purdue Calumet? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Purdue Calumet or CCSU .
- The average SAT score at Central Connecticut State University (1011) is 51 points higher than at Purdue Calumet (960)
- Accepted freshman CCSU students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at Purdue Calumet (3.19)
- CCSU has a higher acceptance rate (76.7%) than Purdue Calumet (58.7%)
CCSU vs. Purdue Calumet Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCSU or Purdue Calumet? 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 Purdue Calumet and CCSU.
- The graduation rate at CCSU is higher than Purdue University Calumet Campus (47% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Central Connecticut State University earn on average $6,500 more per year than Purdue Calumet graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $42,500)
- Purdue University Calumet Campus students graduate with a $1,592 lower median federal student loan debt than CCSU graduates. ($20,908 vs. $22,500)
- Purdue Calumet graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than CCSU graduates. ($216 vs. $232)
- More CCSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Purdue Calumet students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/