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Overview |
Connecticut College | Cornell | ||
| Location | New London, CT | Ithaca, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,995 | 26,264 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #75 | #19 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | connecticutcollege.edu | cornell.edu | ||
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Costs |
Connecticut College | Cornell | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $64,412 | $65,204 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $64,412 | $65,204 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,885 | $18,554 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,941 | $26,455 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,354 | $56,741 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 51% |
Admission |
Connecticut College | Cornell | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,397 | 65,635 | ||
| Admitted | 3,597 | 5,358 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 38.3% | 8.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 66% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 31/33 | 33/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1340/1470 | 1480/1560 | ||
| 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 2, 2026 |
Academics |
Connecticut College | Cornell | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Connecticut College | Cornell | ||
| Graduation Rate | 84% | 93% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,700 | $98,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,550 | $12,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $243 | $124 |
Diversity |
Connecticut College | Cornell | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 19% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 20% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 8% |
Students |
Connecticut College | Cornell | ||
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| % In-State | 12% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 83% | 55% | ||
Campus |
Connecticut College | Cornell | ||
| 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
- Cornell University is larger than than Connecticut College based on total student enrollment (26,264 students vs. 1,995 students)
Connecticut College vs. Cornell Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Connecticut College or Cornell?
- Cornell University is 1.2% more expensive to attend than Connecticut College for in-state tuition ($65,204.00 vs. $64,412.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.2% higher at Cornell than Connecticut College ($65,204.00 vs. $64,412.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cornell University than Connecticut College ($26,455 vs. $42,941)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Connecticut College are 3.7% lower than costs at Cornell University ($17,885 vs. $18,554)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Connecticut College than Cornell University (100% vs. 51%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cornell University students is 44.2% larger than aid received Connecticut College ($56,741 vs. $39,354)
Connecticut College vs. Cornell Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Connecticut College or Cornell? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cornell or Connecticut College .
- Accepted freshman Cornell students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Connecticut College (3.7)
- Connecticut College has a higher acceptance rate (38.3%) than Cornell (8.2%)
Connecticut College vs. Cornell Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Connecticut College or Cornell? 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 Cornell and Connecticut College.
- The graduation rate at Cornell is higher than Connecticut College (93% vs. 84%)
- Graduates from Cornell University earn on average $37,700 more per year than Connecticut College graduates after ten years. ($98,400 vs. $60,700)
- Cornell University students graduate with a $11,550 lower median federal student loan debt than Connecticut College graduates. ($12,000 vs. $23,550)
- Cornell graduates are paying $119 less per month on federal student loans than Connecticut College graduates. ($124 vs. $243)
- More Connecticut College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cornell students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 87%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/