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SCSU University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus ECSU UConn UHart WestConn Quinnipiac UNH A&M Commerce Westfield State University USJ University of Southern Maine| Central Connecticut State University | Texas A & M University Texarkana | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CCSU | A&M-Texarkana | ||
| Location | New Britain, CT | Texarkana, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,468 | 2,110 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #540 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccsu.edu | tamut.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCSU | A&M-Texarkana | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $6,090 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $18,819 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,464 | $11,476 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,088 | $10,646 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,212 | $11,114 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 87% |
Admission |
CCSU | A&M-Texarkana | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,302 | 2,018 | ||
| Admitted | 5,601 | 1,846 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | 91.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.4% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1160 | 950/1140 | ||
| 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 | A&M-Texarkana | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCSU | A&M-Texarkana | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $14,504 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $149 |
Diversity |
CCSU | A&M-Texarkana | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
CCSU | A&M-Texarkana | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 15% | ||
Campus |
CCSU | A&M-Texarkana | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Central Connecticut State University is larger than than A&M-Texarkana based on total student enrollment (9,468 students vs. 2,110 students)
CCSU vs. A&M-Texarkana Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCSU or A&M-Texarkana?
- Central Connecticut State University is 6.2% more expensive to attend than A&M-Texarkana for in-state tuition ($6,470.00 vs. $6,090.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.9% higher at CCSU than Texas A & M University Texarkana ($19,358.00 vs. $18,819.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A & M University Texarkana than CCSU ($10,646 vs. $17,088)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas A & M University Texarkana are 8.6% lower than costs at Central Connecticut State University ($11,476 vs. $12,464)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Central Connecticut State University than Texas A & M University Texarkana (93% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas A & M University Texarkana students is 78.9% larger than aid received Central Connecticut State University ($11,114 vs. $6,212)
CCSU vs. A&M-Texarkana Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CCSU or A&M-Texarkana? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between A&M-Texarkana or CCSU .
- The average SAT score at Central Connecticut State University (1011) is 16 points higher than at A&M-Texarkana (995)
- Incoming CCSU students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at A&M-Texarkana (22)
- Accepted freshman A&M-Texarkana students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at CCSU (3.2)
- A&M-Texarkana has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than CCSU (76.7%)
CCSU vs. A&M-Texarkana Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCSU or A&M-Texarkana? 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 A&M-Texarkana and CCSU.
- Graduates from Central Connecticut State University earn on average $11,100 more per year than A&M-Texarkana graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $37,900)
- Texas A & M University Texarkana students graduate with a $7,996 lower median federal student loan debt than CCSU graduates. ($14,504 vs. $22,500)
- A&M-Texarkana graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than CCSU graduates. ($149 vs. $232)
- More CCSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former A&M-Texarkana 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/