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Overview |
Connecticut College | Brown | ||
| Location | New London, CT | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,948 | 11,189 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #74 | #11 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | connecticutcollege.edu | brown.edu | ||
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Costs |
Connecticut College | Brown | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,620 | $62,680 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,620 | $62,680 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,280 | $15,840 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,220 | $26,723 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,355 | $55,847 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 46% |
Admission |
Connecticut College | Brown | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,744 | 50,649 | ||
| Admitted | 3,533 | 2,562 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40.4% | 5.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.8% | 67% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.94 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 34/36 | ||
| SAT Range | 1360/1490 | 1490/1580 | ||
| 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 5, 2025 |
Academics |
Connecticut College | Brown | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Connecticut College | Brown | ||
| Graduation Rate | 84% | 95% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,700 | $87,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,550 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $243 | $155 |
Diversity |
Connecticut College | Brown | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
Connecticut College | Brown | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 84% | 79% | ||
Campus |
Connecticut College | Brown | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Brown University is larger than than Connecticut College based on total student enrollment (11,189 students vs. 1,948 students)
Connecticut College vs. Brown Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Connecticut College or Brown?
- Brown University is 0.1% more expensive to attend than Connecticut College for in-state tuition ($62,680.00 vs. $62,620.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.1% higher at Brown than Connecticut College ($62,680.00 vs. $62,620.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Brown University than Connecticut College ($26,723 vs. $43,220)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Brown University are 9.1% lower than costs at Connecticut College ($15,840 vs. $17,280)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Connecticut College than Brown University (99% vs. 46%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Brown University students is 53.6% larger than aid received Connecticut College ($55,847 vs. $36,355)
Connecticut College vs. Brown Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Connecticut College or Brown? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Brown or Connecticut College .
- Accepted freshman Brown students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Connecticut College (3.7)
- Connecticut College has a higher acceptance rate (40.4%) than Brown (5.1%)
Connecticut College vs. Brown Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Connecticut College or Brown? 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 Brown and Connecticut College.
- The graduation rate at Brown is higher than Connecticut College (95% vs. 84%)
- Graduates from Brown University earn on average $26,900 more per year than Connecticut College graduates after ten years. ($87,600 vs. $60,700)
- Brown University students graduate with a $8,550 lower median federal student loan debt than Connecticut College graduates. ($15,000 vs. $23,550)
- Brown graduates are paying $88 less per month on federal student loans than Connecticut College graduates. ($155 vs. $243)
- More Connecticut College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Brown 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/