California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt vs. CCSU

Comparable Facts

Compare California State Polytechnic University Humboldt in Arcata, CA with Central Connecticut State University in New Britain, CT on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the tables above.

Central Connecticut State University is larger than California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt based on total student enrollment (9,997 students vs. 6,237 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• California State Polytechnic University Humboldt is located in Arcata, CA (Remote Town setting); Central Connecticut State University is in New Britain, CT (Large Suburban setting).
• California State Polytechnic University Humboldt is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. Central Connecticut State University is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: California State Polytechnic University Humboldt 16:1; Central Connecticut State University 14:1.

Cost details

• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central Connecticut State University are 7.3% lower than at California State Polytechnic University Humboldt ($13,086 vs. $14,118).
• Out-of-state tuition is 26% higher at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt than at Central Connecticut State University (about $4,300 more per year; $20,850 vs. $16,550).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Central Connecticut State University than at California State Polytechnic University Humboldt (94% vs. 66%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by California State Polytechnic University Humboldt students is 21.6% larger than aid received by Central Connecticut State University students ($10,748 vs. $8,842).

Admissions details

• SAT or ACT scores are test-free at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt, test optional at CCSU.
• Typical fall application deadline: California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt Apr 30, 2027; CCSU Aug 26, 2027.
• Enrolled first-year students at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt average a 3.33 high school GPA, 0.13 higher than at CCSU (3.2).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 5.9% at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt vs. 20.6% at CCSU.

Loans and repayment

• Among federal student loan borrowers, California State Polytechnic University Humboldt graduates have a $3,000 lower median loan debt than CCSU graduates ($19,500 vs. $22,500).
• Among borrowers, California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt graduates have an estimated $31 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than CCSU graduates ($201 vs. $232).
• More CCSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt students, three years after graduation (63% vs. 56%).

Sources: U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS and College Scorecard. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.