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SCSU University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus ECSU UConn UHart WestConn St. Joe's Quinnipiac UNH Westfield State University USJ University of Southern Maine| Central Connecticut State University | St. Francis College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CCSU | SFC | ||
| Location | New Britain, CT | Brooklyn Heights, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,468 | 2,661 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #540 | #581 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccsu.edu | sfc.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCSU | SFC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $27,188 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $27,188 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,464 | $18,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,088 | $18,602 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,212 | $17,294 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 98% |
Admission |
CCSU | SFC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,302 | 4,272 | ||
| Admitted | 5,601 | 3,600 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | 84.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.4% | 13.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1160 | 990/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 26, 2024 |
Academics |
CCSU | SFC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCSU | SFC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $50,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $24,425 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $252 |
Diversity |
CCSU | SFC | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 9% |
Students |
CCSU | SFC | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 8% | ||
Campus |
CCSU | SFC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Central Connecticut State University is larger than than SFC based on total student enrollment (9,468 students vs. 2,661 students)
CCSU vs. SFC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCSU or SFC?
- St. Francis College is 320.2% more expensive to attend than CCSU for in-state tuition ($27,188.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.4% higher at SFC than Central Connecticut State University ($27,188.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central Connecticut State University than SFC ($17,088 vs. $18,602)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central Connecticut State University are 44.4% lower than costs at St. Francis College ($12,464 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St. Francis College than Central Connecticut State University (98% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St. Francis College students is 178.4% larger than aid received Central Connecticut State University ($17,294 vs. $6,212)
CCSU vs. SFC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CCSU or SFC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SFC or CCSU .
- The average SAT score at Central Connecticut State University (1011) is 102 points higher than at SFC (909)
- Incoming CCSU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at SFC (20)
- Accepted freshman CCSU students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at SFC (2.9)
- SFC has a higher acceptance rate (84.3%) than CCSU (76.7%)
CCSU vs. SFC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCSU or SFC? 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 SFC and CCSU.
- The graduation rate at SFC is higher than Central Connecticut State University (50% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from St. Francis College earn on average $1,000 more per year than CCSU graduates after ten years. ($50,000 vs. $49,000)
- Central Connecticut State University students graduate with a $1,925 lower median federal student loan debt than SFC graduates. ($22,500 vs. $24,425)
- CCSU graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than SFC graduates. ($232 vs. $252)
- More CCSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SFC students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/