- Central Connecticut State University (CCSU) is a public school while Long Island University is a private school.
- CCSU is located in New Britain, CT and Long Island University is located in Brookville, NY.
- Long Island University has more expensive tuition of $41,642 than CCSU ($25,736).
- CCSU has tighter acceptance rate of 66.76% than Long Island University (82.69%).
- Long Island University has higher SAT scores of 1,216 than CCSU (1,060).
- Long Island University is larger with 15,737 students than CCSU (9,468 students).
Central Connecticut State University View More Rivals | Long Island University View More Rivals | |
| #17 in Connecticut | Rankings | #36 in New York |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| New Britain, CT | Location | Brookville, NY |
CCSU| Known as | | |
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) Doctorate (Other) |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $12,460 Connecticut residents $25,736 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $41,642 |
| $13,890 Connecticut residents $26,970 out-of-state | Graduate | $25,504 |
| $6,873 | Financial Aid | $23,152 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 undergraduate $50 graduate | Application Fee | $50 undergraduate $50 graduate |
| 66.76% | Acceptance Rate | 82.69% |
| 27.27% | Yield | 12.07% |
| 1,060 SAT, 22 ACT | Test Scores | 1,216 SAT, 26 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 9,468 | Total Students | 15,737 |
| 7,665 | Undergraduate | 11,319 |
| 1,803 | Graduate | 4,418 |
| 356 | Online Enrollment | 280 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 53% | Graduation Rate | 47% |
| 25% | Transfer-out Rate | 36% |
| 77% | Retention Rate | 78% |
| $51,600 | Average Earning after Graduation | $58,400 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,512) $7,314 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,520) $11,000 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 | 438 Full-time 595 Part-time |
| 946 Full-time 598 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 971 Full-time 666 Part-time |
| $88,091 for Faculties $79,758 Part-time | Average Salary | $111,436 for Faculties $86,395 Part-time |