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UH at Manoa SCSU University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus ECSU UConn UHart Hawaii Pacific University WestConn Quinnipiac UNH Westfield State University UHWO| Central Connecticut State University | University of Hawaii at Hilo | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CCSU | UH at Hilo | ||
| Location | New Britain, CT | Hilo, HI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,468 | 2,977 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #540 | #642 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccsu.edu | hawaii.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCSU | UH at Hilo | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $7,344 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $20,304 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,464 | $8,248 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,088 | $13,867 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,212 | $6,227 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 91% |
Admission |
CCSU | UH at Hilo | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,302 | 2,595 | ||
| Admitted | 5,601 | 2,186 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | 84.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.4% | 17.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 16/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1160 | 960/1200 | ||
| 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 | Jul 1, 2024 |
Academics |
CCSU | UH at Hilo | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCSU | UH at Hilo | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $38,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $19,903 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $205 |
Diversity |
CCSU | UH at Hilo | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 22% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 11% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 31% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
CCSU | UH at Hilo | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 35% | ||
Campus |
CCSU | UH at Hilo | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Central Connecticut State University is larger than than UH at Hilo based on total student enrollment (9,468 students vs. 2,977 students)
CCSU vs. UH at Hilo Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCSU or UH at Hilo?
- University of Hawaii at Hilo is 13.5% more expensive to attend than CCSU for in-state tuition ($7,344.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.9% higher at UH at Hilo than Central Connecticut State University ($20,304.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Hawaii at Hilo than CCSU ($13,867 vs. $17,088)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Hawaii at Hilo are 51.1% lower than costs at Central Connecticut State University ($8,248 vs. $12,464)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Central Connecticut State University than University of Hawaii at Hilo (93% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Hawaii at Hilo students is 0.2% larger than aid received Central Connecticut State University ($6,227 vs. $6,212)
CCSU vs. UH at Hilo Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CCSU or UH at Hilo? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UH at Hilo or CCSU .
- The average SAT score at Central Connecticut State University (1011) is 85 points higher than at UH at Hilo (926)
- Incoming CCSU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at UH at Hilo (19)
- Accepted freshman UH at Hilo students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at CCSU (3.2)
- UH at Hilo has a higher acceptance rate (84.2%) than CCSU (76.7%)
CCSU vs. UH at Hilo Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCSU or UH at Hilo? 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 UH at Hilo and CCSU.
- The graduation rate at CCSU is higher than University of Hawaii at Hilo (47% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Central Connecticut State University earn on average $10,900 more per year than UH at Hilo graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $38,100)
- University of Hawaii at Hilo students graduate with a $2,597 lower median federal student loan debt than CCSU graduates. ($19,903 vs. $22,500)
- UH at Hilo graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than CCSU graduates. ($205 vs. $232)
- More CCSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UH at Hilo students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/