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Overview |
Connecticut College | BC | ||
| Location | New London, CT | Chestnut Hill, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,948 | 15,287 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #74 | #45 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | connecticutcollege.edu | bc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Connecticut College | BC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,620 | $62,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,620 | $62,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,280 | $16,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,220 | $30,559 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,355 | $49,992 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 40% |
Admission |
Connecticut College | BC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,744 | 40,494 | ||
| Admitted | 3,533 | 6,748 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40.4% | 16.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.8% | 34.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 33/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1360/1490 | 1435/1540 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Connecticut College | BC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Connecticut College | BC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 84% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,700 | $90,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,550 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $243 | $196 |
Diversity |
Connecticut College | BC | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
Connecticut College | BC | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 84% | 71% | ||
Campus |
Connecticut College | BC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Boston College is larger than than Connecticut College based on total student enrollment (15,287 students vs. 1,948 students)
Connecticut College vs. BC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Connecticut College or BC?
- Boston College is 0.5% more expensive to attend than Connecticut College for in-state tuition ($62,950.00 vs. $62,620.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.5% higher at BC than Connecticut College ($62,950.00 vs. $62,620.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Boston College than Connecticut College ($30,559 vs. $43,220)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Boston College are 7.2% lower than costs at Connecticut College ($16,120 vs. $17,280)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Connecticut College than Boston College (99% vs. 40%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Boston College students is 37.5% larger than aid received Connecticut College ($49,992 vs. $36,355)
Connecticut College vs. BC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Connecticut College or BC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BC or Connecticut College .
- Accepted freshman BC students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Connecticut College (3.7)
- Connecticut College has a higher acceptance rate (40.4%) than BC (16.7%)
Connecticut College vs. BC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Connecticut College or BC? 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 BC and Connecticut College.
- The graduation rate at BC is higher than Connecticut College (91% vs. 84%)
- Graduates from Boston College earn on average $30,200 more per year than Connecticut College graduates after ten years. ($90,900 vs. $60,700)
- Boston College students graduate with a $4,550 lower median federal student loan debt than Connecticut College graduates. ($19,000 vs. $23,550)
- BC graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Connecticut College graduates. ($196 vs. $243)
- More BC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Connecticut College students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 90%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/