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SCSU University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus ECSU UConn UHart WestConn Quinnipiac USC Beaufort ASU UNH Westfield State University USJ| Central Connecticut State University | University of South Carolina Aiken | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CCSU | USC Aiken | ||
| Location | New Britain, CT | Aiken, SC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 9,468 | 3,840 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #540 | #888 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccsu.edu | usca.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCSU | USC Aiken | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $10,398 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $20,856 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,464 | $8,376 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,088 | $11,872 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,212 | $9,891 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
CCSU | USC Aiken | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,302 | 2,453 | ||
| Admitted | 5,601 | 1,855 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | 75.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.4% | 29.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1160 | 950/1180 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
CCSU | USC Aiken | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCSU | USC Aiken | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $39,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $268 |
Diversity |
CCSU | USC Aiken | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
CCSU | USC Aiken | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 11% | ||
Campus |
CCSU | USC Aiken | ||
| 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 USC Aiken based on total student enrollment (9,468 students vs. 3,840 students)
CCSU vs. USC Aiken Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCSU or USC Aiken?
- University of South Carolina Aiken is 60.7% more expensive to attend than CCSU for in-state tuition ($10,398.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.7% higher at USC Aiken than Central Connecticut State University ($20,856.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of South Carolina Aiken than CCSU ($11,872 vs. $17,088)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Carolina Aiken are 48.8% lower than costs at Central Connecticut State University ($8,376 vs. $12,464)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of South Carolina Aiken than Central Connecticut State University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of South Carolina Aiken students is 59.2% larger than aid received Central Connecticut State University ($9,891 vs. $6,212)
CCSU vs. USC Aiken Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CCSU or USC Aiken? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USC Aiken or CCSU .
- The average SAT score at Central Connecticut State University (1011) is 35 points higher than at USC Aiken (976)
- Incoming CCSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at USC Aiken (21)
- Accepted freshman CCSU students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at USC Aiken (3.19)
- CCSU has a higher acceptance rate (76.7%) than USC Aiken (75.6%)
CCSU vs. USC Aiken Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCSU or USC Aiken? 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 USC Aiken and CCSU.
- The graduation rate at CCSU is higher than University of South Carolina Aiken (47% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Central Connecticut State University earn on average $9,400 more per year than USC Aiken graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $39,600)
- Central Connecticut State University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than USC Aiken graduates. ($22,500 vs. $26,000)
- CCSU graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than USC Aiken graduates. ($232 vs. $268)
- More CCSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USC Aiken students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/