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George Washington Trinity College Georgetown Skidmore College Fordham Syracuse Lafayette College Mason DU Drexel William & Mary Middlebury| Connecticut College | American University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Connecticut College | AU | ||
| Location | New London, CT | Washington, DC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,995 | 13,019 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #75 | #84 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | connecticutcollege.edu | american.edu | ||
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Costs |
Connecticut College | AU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $64,412 | $55,724 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $64,412 | $55,724 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,885 | $17,012 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,941 | $40,189 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,354 | $31,402 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 62% |
Admission |
Connecticut College | AU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,397 | 17,786 | ||
| Admitted | 3,597 | 8,427 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 38.3% | 47.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 22% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/33 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1340/1470 | 1300/1450 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Connecticut College | AU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Connecticut College | AU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 84% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,700 | $64,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,550 | $24,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $243 | $250 |
Diversity |
Connecticut College | AU | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 25% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Connecticut College | AU | ||
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| % In-State | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 83% | 94% | ||
Campus |
Connecticut College | AU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- American University is larger than than Connecticut College based on total student enrollment (13,019 students vs. 1,995 students)
Connecticut College vs. AU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Connecticut College or AU?
- Connecticut College is 15.6% more expensive to attend than AU for in-state tuition ($64,412.00 vs. $55,724.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.6% higher at Connecticut College than American University ($64,412.00 vs. $55,724.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at American University than Connecticut College ($40,189 vs. $42,941)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at American University are 5.1% lower than costs at Connecticut College ($17,012 vs. $17,885)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Connecticut College than American University (100% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Connecticut College students is 25.3% larger than aid received American University ($39,354 vs. $31,402)
Connecticut College vs. AU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Connecticut College or AU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AU or Connecticut College .
- Accepted freshman Connecticut College students have at the same average high school GPA (3.7) as students at AU (3.7)
- AU has a higher acceptance rate (47.4%) than Connecticut College (38.3%)
Connecticut College vs. AU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Connecticut College or AU? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between AU and Connecticut College.
- The graduation rate at Connecticut College is higher than American University (84% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from American University earn on average $4,100 more per year than Connecticut College graduates after ten years. ($64,800 vs. $60,700)
- Connecticut College students graduate with a $700 lower median federal student loan debt than AU graduates. ($23,550 vs. $24,250)
- Connecticut College graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than AU graduates. ($243 vs. $250)
- More Connecticut College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AU students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/