- Both Southern Connecticut State University (SCSU) and Central Connecticut State University (CCSU) are public.
- Both schools are located in Connecticut.
- SCSU has more expensive tuition of $26,104 than CCSU ($25,736).
- SCSU has tighter acceptance rate of 64.92% than CCSU (66.76%).
- CCSU is larger with 9,468 students than SCSU (8,889 students).
Southern Connecticut State University View More Rivals | Central Connecticut State University View More Rivals | |
| #18 in Connecticut | Rankings | #17 in Connecticut |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| New Haven, CT | Location | New Britain, CT |
SCSU| Known as | CCSU | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate 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 | ||
| $12,828 Connecticut residents $26,104 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $12,460 Connecticut residents $25,736 out-of-state |
| $14,541 Connecticut residents $24,744 out-of-state | Graduate | $13,890 Connecticut residents $26,970 out-of-state |
| $6,925 | Financial Aid | $6,873 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 undergraduate $50 graduate | Application Fee | $50 undergraduate $50 graduate |
| 64.92% | Acceptance Rate | 66.76% |
| 23.81% | Yield | 27.27% |
| Test Scores | 1,060 SAT, 22 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 8,889 | Total Students | 9,468 |
| 6,920 | Undergraduate | 7,665 |
| 1,969 | Graduate | 1,803 |
| 993 | Online Enrollment | 356 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 53% | Graduation Rate | 53% |
| 28% | Transfer-out Rate | 25% |
| 73% | Retention Rate | 77% |
| $48,100 | Average Earning after Graduation | $51,600 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,314) $7,660 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,512) $7,314 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 11 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 14 to 1 |
| 422 Full-time 617 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 428 Full-time 472 Part-time |
| 986 Full-time 738 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 946 Full-time 598 Part-time |
| $86,450 for Faculties $80,919 Part-time | Average Salary | $88,091 for Faculties $79,758 Part-time |