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Overview |
CCSU | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| Location | New Britain, CT | Chester, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,468 | 5,416 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #540 | #364 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccsu.edu | widener.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCSU | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $50,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $50,624 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,464 | $15,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,088 | $32,185 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,212 | $32,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 97% |
Admission |
CCSU | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,302 | 5,961 | ||
| Admitted | 5,601 | 5,227 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | 87.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.4% | 10.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1160 | 1105/1290 | ||
| 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 | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCSU | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $59,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $279 |
Diversity |
CCSU | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
CCSU | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 38% | ||
Campus |
CCSU | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Central Connecticut State University is larger than than Widener University-Main Campus based on total student enrollment (9,468 students vs. 5,416 students)
CCSU vs. Widener University-Main Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCSU or Widener University-Main Campus?
- Widener University Main Campus is 682.4% more expensive to attend than CCSU for in-state tuition ($50,624.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 161.5% higher at Widener University-Main Campus than Central Connecticut State University ($50,624.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central Connecticut State University than Widener University-Main Campus ($17,088 vs. $32,185)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central Connecticut State University are 22% lower than costs at Widener University Main Campus ($12,464 vs. $15,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Widener University Main Campus than Central Connecticut State University (97% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Widener University Main Campus students is 421.8% larger than aid received Central Connecticut State University ($32,412 vs. $6,212)
CCSU vs. Widener University-Main Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CCSU or Widener University-Main Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Widener University-Main Campus or CCSU .
- The average SAT score at Widener University Main Campus (1032) is 21 points higher than at CCSU (1011)
- Incoming Widener University-Main Campus students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at CCSU (22)
- Accepted freshman Widener University-Main Campus students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at CCSU (3.2)
- Widener University-Main Campus has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than CCSU (76.7%)
CCSU vs. Widener University-Main Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCSU or Widener University-Main Campus? 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 Widener University-Main Campus and CCSU.
- The graduation rate at Widener University-Main Campus is higher than Central Connecticut State University (54% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Widener University Main Campus earn on average $10,500 more per year than CCSU graduates after ten years. ($59,500 vs. $49,000)
- Central Connecticut State University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Widener University-Main Campus graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- CCSU graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Widener University-Main Campus graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More Widener University-Main Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CCSU students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/