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Overview |
CCSU | UC Merced | ||
| Location | New Britain, CT | Merced, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 9,468 | 9,103 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #540 | #605 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccsu.edu | ucmerced.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCSU | UC Merced | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $11,564 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $41,636 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,464 | $19,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,088 | $13,549 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,212 | $25,868 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 83% |
Admission |
CCSU | UC Merced | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,302 | 29,920 | ||
| Admitted | 5,601 | 26,766 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.4% | 8.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1160 | 960/1140 | ||
| 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 | Nov 30, 2023 |
Academics |
CCSU | UC Merced | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCSU | UC Merced | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $19,899 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $205 |
Diversity |
CCSU | UC Merced | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 13% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 48% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
CCSU | UC Merced | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 0% | ||
Campus |
CCSU | UC Merced | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Central Connecticut State University is larger than than UC Merced based on total student enrollment (9,468 students vs. 9,103 students)
CCSU vs. UC Merced Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCSU or UC Merced?
- University of California Merced is 78.7% more expensive to attend than CCSU for in-state tuition ($11,564.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 115.1% higher at UC Merced than Central Connecticut State University ($41,636.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of California Merced than CCSU ($13,549 vs. $17,088)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central Connecticut State University are 55.2% lower than costs at University of California Merced ($12,464 vs. $19,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Central Connecticut State University than University of California Merced (93% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of California Merced students is 316.4% larger than aid received Central Connecticut State University ($25,868 vs. $6,212)
CCSU vs. UC Merced Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CCSU or UC Merced? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UC Merced or CCSU .
- The average SAT score at University of California Merced (1025) is 14 points higher than at CCSU (1011)
- Incoming UC Merced students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at CCSU (22)
- Accepted freshman UC Merced students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at CCSU (3.2)
- UC Merced has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than CCSU (76.7%)
CCSU vs. UC Merced Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCSU or UC Merced? 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 UC Merced and CCSU.
- The graduation rate at UC Merced is higher than Central Connecticut State University (58% vs. 47%)
- University of California Merced students graduate with a $2,601 lower median federal student loan debt than CCSU graduates. ($19,899 vs. $22,500)
- UC Merced graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than CCSU graduates. ($205 vs. $232)
- More UC Merced graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CCSU students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/