CCSU or ECSU

Hi I want to do higher studies in Connecticut, USA ‎so tell me which Universities among Central Connecticut State University and Eastern Connecticut State University is best for higher studies and also tell me the courses offered by both the Universities?

Can you tell me which is better between CCSU (Central Connecticut State University) and ECSU (Eastern Connecticut State University)?

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I find both CCSU (Central Connecticut State University) and ECSU (Eastern Connecticut State University) are among the good Universities to pursue any course.

Central Connecticut State University

Central Connecticut State University is a regional, comprehensive public university in New Britain, Connecticut, United States. Founded in 1849 as the State Normal School, CCSU is Connecticut's oldest publicly funded university.

It is made up of four schools: the Ammon College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences; the School of Business; the School of Education and Professional Studies; and the School of Engineering, Science, and Technology.

Rankings
Ranked 111th by U.S. News & World Report for Regional North Universities

Notable Alumni
Main article: Central Connecticut Blue Devils Notable Alumni
Steve Addazio - football head coach at Boston College (2013present), former assistant coach at University of Florida
Ricky Bottalico - Major League Baseball pitcher 1994-2005; 1996 All-Star, Philadelphia Phillies analyst for Comcast SportsNet Philadelphia
Al Bagnoli - football head coach at Columbia University (2015-), formerly at University of Pennsylvania (1992-2014) with nine Ivy League titles
Dave Campo former head coach of Dallas Cowboys, defensive coordinator of Cleveland Browns, defensive backs coach of Jacksonville Jaguars
Justise Hairston - football player drafted by New England Patriots
John Hirschbeck Major League Baseball umpire 1984-2016
Skip Jutze - MLB player (catcher) with St. Louis Cardinals and Seattle Mariners 1972-1977
Scott Pioli formerly General Manager of NFL's Kansas City Chiefs, executive with New England Patriots, presently assistant general manager for the Atlanta Falcons
Rich Ranglin - offensive lineman for San Jose SaberCats of Arena Football League
Evan Scribner - MLB relief pitcher for San Diego Padres (2011); Oakland Athletics (20122015); Seattle Mariners (2016-17)
Mike Sherman Head Coach, Montreal Allouettes (2018- ); former head coach of Green Bay Packers and Texas A&M Aggies
John Skladany defensive coordinator of Houston Cougars, special teams assistant for University of Central Florida Knights. Now retired
Bob Zuffelato - NBA scout for Toronto Raptors; former assistant coach for Mavericks, Warriors, and Timberwolves; head coach (1971-1977) at Boston College
Erin Brady - Miss Connecticut USA 2013, Miss USA 2013
Richard Grieco - actor, 21 Jump Street, Booker
Kenny Johnson - actor, The Shield, Sons of Anarchy
Colleen Ward - Miss Connecticut 2015, contestant in 2015 Miss America pageant
William Berloni - animal behaviorist known for training of animals for stage, film, and television
Ebenezer D. Bassett - first U.S. African-American ambassador (to Haiti), appointed by President Ulysses S. Grant in 1869
Erin Stewart - Mayor of New Britain (2013present), youngest-serving female mayor in U.S
Walter Eli Clark - Governor of District of Alaska, appointed by President William Howard Taft on May 18, 1909
Dawn Hochsprung - principal during Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting (2012)
Michael J. Ingelido WWII fighter pilot, Distinguished Service Cross recipient, Air Force Major General (1960s)
John Larson Congressman (D-CT) (1999present); former Connecticut Senate President
Fran P. Mainella - 16th Director (2001-2006) of National Park Service
Francis M. Mullen head of U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (1981-1985)
Maria L. Sanford educator (1870), has statue in Capitol's National Statuary Hall Collection for the state of Minnesota
Carmen E. Espinosa - Justice of Connecticut Supreme Court; appointed by Governor Daniel Malloy on January 7, 2013, took office on March 6, 2013; current term expires in 2021
Justice Ofei Akrofi Archbishop, Church of the Province of West Africa
Frederic Beecher Perkins editor, librarian and writer

Eastern Connecticut State University

Eastern Connecticut State University is a public, coeducational liberal arts university in Willimantic, Connecticut. Founded in 1889, it is the second-oldest campus in the Connecticut State University System and third-oldest public university in the state.

It is a member of the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities, with governance provided by the Connecticut Board of Regents for Higher Education.

Rankings
It is ranked top among the Universities in Connecticut.

Notable Alumni
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie '01 - Nigerian writer included in the 2011 edition of The Best American Short Stories.
Victoria Leigh Soto - Sandy Hook Elementary School teacher, who heroically protected her students from harm during a massacre that occurred on December 14, 2012. She was one of the 26 individuals killed during the shooting.
Christopher D. Coutu - Army National Guard Officer and state representative from the 47th District.
William A. Cugno '84 - Adjutant General of the Connecticut National Guard 1999 - 2005.
Edward Gaffney - Michigan State Representative (20032008)
David W. Gay - Adjutant General of the Connecticut National Guard 1992 - 1999, Chairman of the Citizen's Ethics Advisory Board of the Office of State Ethics as of October 1, 2011
Susan Wilson '73 - Author of seven novels, including her 2010 New York Times best seller One Good Dog.