| CCSU vs. FDU-Metropolitan |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#7 in Federal Region I Universities #8 in Connecticut Colleges | Rankings* | #32 in Federal Region II Universities #25 in New Jersey Colleges |
| Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 12-Week Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$13,050 Connecticut Residents $16,550 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$37,010 |
| cheaper$14,562 Connecticut Residents $18,920 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$19,068 |
| Less$7,224 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$30,761 |
| Admission | ||
| 1,080 SAT- | Test Scores | - |
| Tighter73.33% | Acceptance Rate | Easier90.71% |
| Favorable20.63% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower11.79% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger9,997 | Total Enrollment | Smaller8,045 |
| Larger8,170 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller5,690 |
| Smaller1,827 | Graduate Student Population | Larger2,355 |
| Smaller379 | Online Student Population | Larger1,759 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower48% | Graduate Rate | Higher53% |
| Higher27% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower3% |
| 77% | Retention Rate | 77% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,512) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 991) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,350) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,550) |
| Faculty | ||
| 14 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | 14 to 1 |
| 867 | Number of faculty | 499 |
| Higher$98,144 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$86,265 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.