- University of Saint Joseph (USJ) is a private school while Central Connecticut State University (CCSU) is a public school.
- Both schools are located in Connecticut.
- USJ has more expensive tuition of $45,908 than CCSU ($25,736).
- CCSU has tighter acceptance rate of 66.76% than USJ (90.29%).
- USJ has higher SAT scores of 1,170 than CCSU (1,060).
- CCSU is larger with 9,468 students than USJ (1,992 students).
University of Saint Joseph View More Rivals | Central Connecticut State University View More Rivals | |
| #16 in Connecticut | Rankings | #17 in Connecticut |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| West Hartford, CT | Location | New Britain, CT |
USJ| Known as | CCSU | |
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) | 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 | ||
| $45,908 | Undergraduate | $12,460 Connecticut residents $25,736 out-of-state |
| $16,971 | Graduate | $13,890 Connecticut residents $26,970 out-of-state |
| $25,733 | Financial Aid | $6,873 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 undergraduate $50 graduate | Application Fee | $50 undergraduate $50 graduate |
| 90.29% | Acceptance Rate | 66.76% |
| 22.87% | Yield | 27.27% |
| 1,170 SAT | Test Scores | 1,060 SAT, 22 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 1,992 | Total Students | 9,468 |
| 831 | Undergraduate | 7,665 |
| 1,161 | Graduate | 1,803 |
| 206 | Online Enrollment | 356 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 60% | Graduation Rate | 53% |
| 29% | Transfer-out Rate | 25% |
| 78% | Retention Rate | 77% |
| $52,900 | 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 |
| Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 384) $7,460 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,512) $7,314 average annual costs |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) $5,782 average annual costs | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 8 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 14 to 1 |
| 127 Full-time 229 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 428 Full-time 472 Part-time |
| 461 Full-time 261 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 946 Full-time 598 Part-time |
| $78,561 for Faculties $55,195 Part-time | Average Salary | $88,091 for Faculties $79,758 Part-time |