- Both Western Connecticut State University (WCSU) and Central Connecticut State University (CCSU) are public.
- Both schools are located in Connecticut.
- CCSU has more expensive tuition of $25,736 than WCSU ($16,095).
- CCSU has tighter acceptance rate of 66.76% than WCSU (70.83%).
- WCSU has higher SAT scores of 1,120 than CCSU (1,060).
- CCSU is larger with 9,468 students than WCSU (4,417 students).
| Western Connecticut State University View More Rivals | Central Connecticut State University View More Rivals | |
| #11 in Connecticut | Rankings | #17 in Connecticut |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Danbury, CT | Location | New Britain, CT |
WCSU| Known as | CCSU | |
| Associate 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 (medium programs) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $12,763 Connecticut residents $16,095 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $12,460 Connecticut residents $25,736 out-of-state |
| $14,319 Connecticut residents $18,469 out-of-state | Graduate | $13,890 Connecticut residents $26,970 out-of-state |
| $6,277 | Financial Aid | $6,873 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 undergraduate $50 graduate | Application Fee | $50 undergraduate $50 graduate |
| 70.83% | Acceptance Rate | 66.76% |
| 20.59% | Yield | 27.27% |
| 1,120 SAT, 25 ACT | Test Scores | 1,060 SAT, 22 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 4,417 | Total Students | 9,468 |
| 3,799 | Undergraduate | 7,665 |
| 618 | Graduate | 1,803 |
| 397 | Online Enrollment | 356 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 51% | Graduation Rate | 53% |
| 29% | Transfer-out Rate | 25% |
| 74% | Retention Rate | 77% |
| $50,400 | Average Earning after Graduation | $51,600 |
| 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 Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,590) $8,420 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 |
| 213 Full-time 377 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 428 Full-time 472 Part-time |
| 561 Full-time 418 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 946 Full-time 598 Part-time |
| $88,849 for Faculties $78,528 Part-time | Average Salary | $88,091 for Faculties $79,758 Part-time |