Quad
Central Connecticut State
Eastern Michigan

Key differences on Students & campus

  1. 1

    Central Connecticut State has 4 pts more first-gen students than Eastern Michigan (39% vs. 34%)

    First-generation students
  2. 2

    Eastern Michigan is a bit larger (10,055 vs. 7,822)

    Undergrads
  3. 3

    Central Connecticut State is more diverse (index 0.66 vs. 0.64)

    Diversity index

Students

Students & campus

Who's on each campus, how many get Pell Grants or are the first in their family, and campus life.

Who's on campus

Undergrads
Central Connecticut State7.8K
Eastern Michigan10.1K
Pell Grant share
Central Connecticut State38%
Eastern Michigan37%
First-gen share
Central Connecticut State39%
Eastern Michigan34%
Diversity index
Central Connecticut State0.66
Eastern Michigan0.64

Who they are

Men
Central Connecticut State54%
Eastern Michigan41%
Part-time students
Central Connecticut State16%
Eastern Michigan23%
Students 25 and older
Central Connecticut State17%
Eastern Michigan19%

Race & ethnicity

Central Connecticut State
Eastern Michigan
  • White
  • Asian
  • Hispanic/Latino
  • Black
  • Two or more
  • International
  • Other/unknown

Where they're from

First-years from in state
Central Connecticut State92%
Eastern Michigan84%
First-years from other states
Central Connecticut State8%
Eastern Michigan11%
First-years from abroad
Central Connecticut State0%
Eastern Michigan5%
New transfer students this fall
Central Connecticut State835
Eastern Michigan886
Transfers, share of new undergraduates
Central Connecticut State38%
Eastern Michigan35%

Campus

Central Connecticut State
Large suburbNCAA D-I FCS · Northeast ConferenceROTCStudy abroadUndergrad research
Eastern Michigan
Large suburbNCAA D-I FBS · Mid-American ConferenceROTCStudy abroadUndergrad research

LGBTQ+ policies

Each item is dated: either the college's own page, checked on that date, or a national list's claim, read on that date — never a plain “yes” or “no.” A key missing for a college isn't shown as “no”: nothing was found for it.

PolicyCentral Connecticut StateEastern Michigan
Nondiscrimination policy covers gender identity or expressionNondiscrimination policy covers gender identity or expression: listed by Trans Policy Clearinghouse (2026-10-04)Nondiscrimination policy covers gender identity or expression: listed by Trans Policy Clearinghouse (2026-10-04)
Gender-inclusive housingGender-inclusive housing: listed by Trans Policy Clearinghouse (2026-10-04)Gender-inclusive housing: listed by Trans Policy Clearinghouse (2026-10-04)
Chosen name and pronouns on campus recordsChosen name and pronouns on campus records: listed by Trans Policy Clearinghouse (2026-10-04)Chosen name and pronouns on campus records: listed by Trans Policy Clearinghouse (2026-10-04)
Gender-inclusive restrooms listed onlineGender-inclusive restrooms listed online: listed by Trans Policy Clearinghouse (2026-10-04)Gender-inclusive restrooms listed online: listed by Trans Policy Clearinghouse (2026-10-04)
Student health plan covers transition-related careStudent health plan covers transition-related care: listed by Trans Policy Clearinghouse (2026-10-04)Student health plan covers transition-related care: listed by Trans Policy Clearinghouse (2026-10-04)

All student numbers in the table

Sources:College Scorecard, Fall 2024;College Scorecard, most recent release;College Scorecard, Fall 2023;IPEDS Fall Enrollment survey (part C, residence of first-time students), Fall 2024;IPEDS Fall Enrollment survey (part A, enrollment by level), Fall 2024;IPEDS directory (Institutional Characteristics: HD), 2025–26;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey, 2023–24;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey (athletics, programs, services, religious affiliation), 2025–26About the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)

Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why