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Overview |
Connecticut College | BU | ||
| Location | New London, CT | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,995 | 36,624 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #75 | #77 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | connecticutcollege.edu | bu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Connecticut College | BU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $64,412 | $63,798 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $64,412 | $63,798 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,885 | $18,110 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,941 | $27,551 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,354 | $55,080 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 50% |
Admission |
Connecticut College | BU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,397 | 80,495 | ||
| Admitted | 3,597 | 8,733 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 38.3% | 10.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 36% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/33 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1340/1470 | 1400/1520 | ||
| 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 4, 2026 |
Academics |
Connecticut College | BU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Connecticut College | BU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 84% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,700 | $72,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,550 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $243 | $279 |
Diversity |
Connecticut College | BU | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 21% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 28% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 20% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Connecticut College | BU | ||
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| % In-State | 12% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 83% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Connecticut College | BU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Boston University is larger than than Connecticut College based on total student enrollment (36,624 students vs. 1,995 students)
Connecticut College vs. BU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Connecticut College or BU?
- Connecticut College is 1% more expensive to attend than BU for in-state tuition ($64,412.00 vs. $63,798.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1% higher at Connecticut College than Boston University ($64,412.00 vs. $63,798.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Boston University than Connecticut College ($27,551 vs. $42,941)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Connecticut College are 1.3% lower than costs at Boston University ($17,885 vs. $18,110)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Connecticut College than Boston University (100% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Boston University students is 40% larger than aid received Connecticut College ($55,080 vs. $39,354)
Connecticut College vs. BU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Connecticut College or BU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BU or Connecticut College .
- Accepted freshman BU students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Connecticut College (3.7)
- Connecticut College has a higher acceptance rate (38.3%) than BU (10.8%)
Connecticut College vs. BU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Connecticut College or BU? 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 BU and Connecticut College.
- The graduation rate at BU is higher than Connecticut College (85% vs. 84%)
- Graduates from Boston University earn on average $11,300 more per year than Connecticut College graduates after ten years. ($72,000 vs. $60,700)
- Connecticut College students graduate with a $3,450 lower median federal student loan debt than BU graduates. ($23,550 vs. $27,000)
- Connecticut College graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than BU graduates. ($243 vs. $279)
- More Connecticut College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BU students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/