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UMass SCSU University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus University of Massachusetts-Lowell ECSU Bridgewater State UConn URI University of Massachusetts-Boston UHart BU UNH Manchester| Central Connecticut State University | University of Massachusetts Dartmouth | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CCSU | UMass Dartmouth | ||
| Location | New Britain, CT | North Dartmouth, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,468 | 7,457 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #540 | #456 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccsu.edu | umassd.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCSU | UMass Dartmouth | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $14,179 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $30,317 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,464 | $16,493 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,088 | $19,700 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,212 | $10,055 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 97% |
Admission |
CCSU | UMass Dartmouth | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,302 | 8,837 | ||
| Admitted | 5,601 | 8,441 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | 95.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.4% | 15.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 22/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1160 | 1020/1260 | ||
| 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 | UMass Dartmouth | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCSU | UMass Dartmouth | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $49,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $25,760 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $266 |
Diversity |
CCSU | UMass Dartmouth | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
CCSU | UMass Dartmouth | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 12% | ||
Campus |
CCSU | UMass Dartmouth | ||
| 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 UMass Dartmouth based on total student enrollment (9,468 students vs. 7,457 students)
CCSU vs. UMass Dartmouth Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCSU or UMass Dartmouth?
- University of Massachusetts Dartmouth is 119.1% more expensive to attend than CCSU for in-state tuition ($14,179.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.6% higher at UMass Dartmouth than Central Connecticut State University ($30,317.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central Connecticut State University than UMass Dartmouth ($17,088 vs. $19,700)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central Connecticut State University are 32.3% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth ($12,464 vs. $16,493)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth than Central Connecticut State University (97% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Massachusetts Dartmouth students is 61.9% larger than aid received Central Connecticut State University ($10,055 vs. $6,212)
CCSU vs. UMass Dartmouth Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CCSU or UMass Dartmouth? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UMass Dartmouth or CCSU .
- The average SAT score at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth (1025) is 14 points higher than at CCSU (1011)
- Incoming CCSU students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at UMass Dartmouth (22)
- Accepted freshman UMass Dartmouth students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at CCSU (3.2)
- UMass Dartmouth has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than CCSU (76.7%)
CCSU vs. UMass Dartmouth Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCSU or UMass Dartmouth? 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 UMass Dartmouth and CCSU.
- The graduation rate at UMass Dartmouth is higher than Central Connecticut State University (48% vs. 47%)
- Graduates of Central Connecticut State University and UMass Dartmouth have equivalent average earnings after ten years ($49,000 vs. $49,000)
- Central Connecticut State University students graduate with a $3,260 lower median federal student loan debt than UMass Dartmouth graduates. ($22,500 vs. $25,760)
- CCSU graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than UMass Dartmouth graduates. ($232 vs. $266)
- More UMass Dartmouth graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CCSU students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/