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SCSU University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus ECSU UConn UHart TU WestConn Quinnipiac UMES UNH Westfield State University USJ| Central Connecticut State University | University of Baltimore | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CCSU | UB | ||
| Location | New Britain, CT | Baltimore, MD | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,712 | 3,101 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #382 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccsu.edu | ubalt.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCSU | UB | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,664 | $7,442 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,940 | $21,160 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,710 | $19,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,207 | $17,253 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,949 | $8,833 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 96% |
Admission |
CCSU | UB | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,282 | 173 | ||
| Admitted | 6,255 | 148 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.5% | 85.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23% | 27.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 2.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1180 | 1010/1110 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
CCSU | UB | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCSU | UB | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $60,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $222 |
Diversity |
CCSU | UB | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 20% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 38% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 34% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 47% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
CCSU | UB | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 2% | ||
Campus |
CCSU | UB | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| 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 UB based on total student enrollment (9,712 students vs. 3,101 students)
CCSU vs. UB Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCSU or UB?
- University of Baltimore is 11.7% more expensive to attend than CCSU for in-state tuition ($7,442.00 vs. $6,664.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.1% higher at UB than Central Connecticut State University ($21,160.00 vs. $19,940.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central Connecticut State University than UB ($17,207 vs. $17,253)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central Connecticut State University are 52.2% lower than costs at University of Baltimore ($12,710 vs. $19,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Baltimore than Central Connecticut State University (96% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Baltimore students is 11.1% larger than aid received Central Connecticut State University ($8,833 vs. $7,949)
CCSU vs. UB Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CCSU or UB? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UB or CCSU .
- The average SAT score at Central Connecticut State University (1011) is 39 points higher than at UB (972)
- Incoming CCSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at UB (21)
- Accepted freshman CCSU students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at UB (2.89)
- UB has a higher acceptance rate (85.5%) than CCSU (75.5%)
CCSU vs. UB Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCSU or UB? 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 UB and CCSU.
- Graduates from University of Baltimore earn on average $11,600 more per year than CCSU graduates after ten years. ($60,600 vs. $49,000)
- University of Baltimore students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than CCSU graduates. ($21,500 vs. $22,500)
- UB graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than CCSU graduates. ($222 vs. $232)
- More CCSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UB students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/