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NYU Columbia Wellesley Trinity College Vassar Cornell Skidmore College Georgetown BC Swarthmore BU Williams| Connecticut College | Barnard College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Connecticut College | Barnard | ||
| Location | New London, CT | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,948 | 3,442 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #74 | #35 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | connecticutcollege.edu | barnard.edu | ||
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Costs |
Connecticut College | Barnard | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,620 | $60,478 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,620 | $60,478 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,280 | $19,364 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,220 | $26,009 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,355 | $53,817 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 45% |
Admission |
Connecticut College | Barnard | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,744 | 12,009 | ||
| Admitted | 3,533 | 1,056 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40.4% | 8.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.8% | 66% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1360/1490 | 1440/1550 | ||
| 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, 2025 | Jan 4, 2025 |
Academics |
Connecticut College | Barnard | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Connecticut College | Barnard | ||
| Graduation Rate | 84% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,700 | $66,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,550 | $17,847 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $243 | $184 |
Diversity |
Connecticut College | Barnard | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 97% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Connecticut College | Barnard | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 84% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Connecticut College | Barnard | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Barnard College is larger than than Connecticut College based on total student enrollment (3,442 students vs. 1,948 students)
Connecticut College vs. Barnard Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Connecticut College or Barnard?
- Connecticut College is 3.5% more expensive to attend than Barnard for in-state tuition ($62,620.00 vs. $60,478.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.5% higher at Connecticut College than Barnard College ($62,620.00 vs. $60,478.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Barnard College than Connecticut College ($26,009 vs. $43,220)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Connecticut College are 12.1% lower than costs at Barnard College ($17,280 vs. $19,364)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Connecticut College than Barnard College (99% vs. 45%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Barnard College students is 48% larger than aid received Connecticut College ($53,817 vs. $36,355)
Connecticut College vs. Barnard Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Connecticut College or Barnard? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Barnard or Connecticut College .
- Accepted freshman Barnard students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at Connecticut College (3.7)
- Connecticut College has a higher acceptance rate (40.4%) than Barnard (8.8%)
Connecticut College vs. Barnard Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Connecticut College or Barnard? 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 Barnard and Connecticut College.
- The graduation rate at Barnard is higher than Connecticut College (92% vs. 84%)
- Graduates from Barnard College earn on average $6,200 more per year than Connecticut College graduates after ten years. ($66,900 vs. $60,700)
- Barnard College students graduate with a $5,703 lower median federal student loan debt than Connecticut College graduates. ($17,847 vs. $23,550)
- Barnard graduates are paying $59 less per month on federal student loans than Connecticut College graduates. ($184 vs. $243)
- More Connecticut College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Barnard students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 89%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/