University of Southern Indiana (USI) vs CCSU-New Britain

Envision yourself pursuing higher education at either the University of Southern Indiana (USI) or Central Connecticut State University (CCSU). While both institutions offer a wealth of opportunities, they possess distinct characteristics that may influence your decision. USI, nestled in Evansville, Indiana, boasts a higher acceptance rate, making it a more accessible option for aspiring students. CCSU, located in New Britain, Connecticut, stands out with its broader range of undergraduate programs, catering to diverse academic interests. Explore the comparison table to delve into further details regarding acceptance rates, popular majors, student demographics, and graduation rates. Discover which university aligns best with your aspirations and pave the way for a fulfilling academic journey.

	Central Connecticut State University	University of Southern Indiana
Overview
Location	New Britain, Connecticut	Evansville, Indiana
Campus setting	Suburb: Large	Suburb: Midsize
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Public	Public
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	72.0%	69.0%
Common app member	Yes	Yes
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	74.8%	96.4%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $50 Graduate: $50	Undergraduate: $40 Graduate: $40
SAT range	950 - 1180	1020 - 1230
ACT range	19 - 26	20 - 27
Students submitting SAT score	52.0%	38.0%
Students submitting ACT score	1.0%	17.0%
Total number of applicants	6,285	3,867
Total number of admissions given out	4,703	3,728
Admitted students who chose to enroll	1,093	1,327
Yield rate	23.2%	35.6%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Required	Not required
High school transcript	Required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	In state: $27,572 Out of state: $40,976	In state: $24,308 Out of state: $36,096
Average net price	$14,425	$13,719
Tuition	In state: $6,162 Out of state: $18,436	In state: $8,309 Out of state: $20,097
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $7,174 Meal plan: $5,200	Room/dormitory: $5,168 Meal plan: $4,604
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	90.0% Average amount $6,526	84.0% Average amount $8,014
Students receiving federal student loan	48.0% Average amount $5,113	47.0% Average amount $4,839
Students taking out private loans	7.0% Average amount $10,404	8.0% Average amount $9,630

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	7,748 Men 53.5% Women 46.5%	7,908 Men 35.9% Women 64.1%
Graduate students	1,905 Men 35.9% Women 64.1%	1,848 Men 36.7% Women 63.3%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Very Low
Out-of-state students	5.6%	11.3%
International students	1.6%	1.4%
Campus local/setting	Suburb: Large	Suburb: Midsize
Dormitory capacity	2,512	2,665
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	Connecticut Mississippi New York New Jersey Rhode Island	Indiana Illinois Missouri Tennessee

Academics
Popular study areas	Education Business Health Professions Computer and Information Science Engineering Technologies	Health Professions Business Engineering Kinesiology & Leisure Studies Communication and Journalism
Students to faculty ratio	14:1	16:1
Institutional accreditation	New England Commission on Higher Education	Higher Learning Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	54.7%	50.2%
Dropout rate	14.3%	22.9%
Transferred out	27.2%	25.2%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $187,984 Year 2: $198,307 Year 3: $194,357 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $79,864 Year 2: $87,604 Year 3: $98,038 Accounting and Related Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $66,439 Year 2: $70,456 Year 3: $97,145 Educational Administration and Supervision (Graduate/Professional Certificates) Year 1: $78,617 Year 2: $82,685 Year 3: $86,267 Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $54,056 Year 2: $60,839 Year 3: $79,520 Computer and Information Sciences, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $59,268 Year 2: $68,422 Year 3: $79,440 Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $64,906 Year 2: $63,997 Year 3: $78,042 Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $68,873 Year 2: $69,617 Year 3: $76,973 Construction Management (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $65,468 Year 2: $65,131 Year 3: $76,161 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $73,686 Year 2: $68,139 Year 3: $71,268	Engineering, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $63,165 Year 2: $64,087 Year 3: $71,439 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $59,679 Year 2: $61,020 Year 3: $66,253 Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $62,632 Year 3: $63,265 Computer Science (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $50,021 Year 2: $55,151 Year 3: $60,513 Dental Support Services and Allied Professions (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $47,886 Year 2: $54,880 Year 3: $59,299 Computer and Information Sciences, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $47,455 Year 2: $52,107 Year 3: $59,105 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $56,420 Year 2: $56,554 Year 3: $56,252 Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $55,913 Year 2: $52,733 Year 3: $54,270 Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $45,386 Year 2: $46,357 Year 3: $50,632 Finance and Financial Management Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $45,827 Year 2: $41,565 Year 3: $50,099

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