Quad
Eastern Michigan
Central Connecticut State

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

Who they are

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

Race & ethnicity

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

Where they're from

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

Campus

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

PolicyEastern MichiganCentral Connecticut State
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