- Central Connecticut State University (CCSU) is a public school while Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus (FDU-Metropolitan) is a private school.
- CCSU is located in New Britain, CT and FDU-Metropolitan is located in Teaneck, NJ.
- FDU-Metropolitan has more expensive tuition of $35,822 than CCSU ($25,736).
- CCSU has tighter acceptance rate of 66.76% than FDU-Metropolitan (87.53%).
- CCSU has higher SAT scores of 1,060 than FDU-Metropolitan (1,045).
- CCSU is larger with 9,468 students than FDU-Metropolitan (7,285 students).
Central Connecticut State University View More Rivals | Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus View More Rivals | |
| #17 in Connecticut | Rankings | #20 in New Jersey |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| New Britain, CT | Location | Teaneck, NJ |
CCSU| Known as | FDU-Metropolitan | |
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $12,460 Connecticut residents $25,736 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $35,822 |
| $13,890 Connecticut residents $26,970 out-of-state | Graduate | $18,438 |
| $6,873 | Financial Aid | $30,996 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 undergraduate $50 graduate | Application Fee | $50 undergraduate $50 graduate |
| 66.76% | Acceptance Rate | 87.53% |
| 27.27% | Yield | 21.57% |
| 1,060 SAT, 22 ACT | Test Scores | 1,045 SAT, 23 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 9,468 | Total Students | 7,285 |
| 7,665 | Undergraduate | 5,380 |
| 1,803 | Graduate | 1,905 |
| 356 | Online Enrollment | 881 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 53% | Graduation Rate | 51% |
| 25% | Transfer-out Rate | 31% |
| 77% | Retention Rate | 76% |
| $51,600 | Average Earning after Graduation | $54,400 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,512) $7,314 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 991) $10,199 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 14 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 13 to 1 |
| 428 Full-time 472 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 150 Full-time 335 Part-time |
| 946 Full-time 598 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 536 Full-time 361 Part-time |
| $88,091 for Faculties $79,758 Part-time | Average Salary | $85,150 for Faculties $74,570 Part-time |