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Overview |
Connecticut College | Davidson | ||
| Location | New London, CT | Davidson, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,995 | 1,904 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #75 | #35 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | connecticutcollege.edu | davidson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Connecticut College | Davidson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $64,412 | $59,510 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $64,412 | $59,510 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,885 | $16,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,941 | $26,510 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,354 | $49,355 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 65% |
Admission |
Connecticut College | Davidson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,397 | 7,347 | ||
| Admitted | 3,597 | 1,064 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 38.3% | 14.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 48.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/33 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1340/1470 | 1360/1510 | ||
| 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 7, 2026 |
Academics |
Connecticut College | Davidson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Connecticut College | Davidson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 84% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,700 | $63,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,550 | $17,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $243 | $175 |
Diversity |
Connecticut College | Davidson | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Connecticut College | Davidson | ||
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| % In-State | 12% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 83% | 71% | ||
Campus |
Connecticut College | Davidson | ||
| 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
- Connecticut College is larger than than Davidson based on total student enrollment (1,995 students vs. 1,904 students)
Connecticut College vs. Davidson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Connecticut College or Davidson?
- Connecticut College is 8.2% more expensive to attend than Davidson for in-state tuition ($64,412.00 vs. $59,510.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.2% higher at Connecticut College than Davidson College ($64,412.00 vs. $59,510.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Davidson College than Connecticut College ($26,510 vs. $42,941)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Davidson College are 9.1% lower than costs at Connecticut College ($16,400 vs. $17,885)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Connecticut College than Davidson College (100% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Davidson College students is 25.4% larger than aid received Connecticut College ($49,355 vs. $39,354)
Connecticut College vs. Davidson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Connecticut College or Davidson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Davidson or Connecticut College .
- Accepted freshman Davidson students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Connecticut College (3.7)
- Connecticut College has a higher acceptance rate (38.3%) than Davidson (14.5%)
Connecticut College vs. Davidson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Connecticut College or Davidson? 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 Davidson and Connecticut College.
- The graduation rate at Davidson is higher than Connecticut College (92% vs. 84%)
- Graduates from Davidson College earn on average $2,800 more per year than Connecticut College graduates after ten years. ($63,500 vs. $60,700)
- Davidson College students graduate with a $6,550 lower median federal student loan debt than Connecticut College graduates. ($17,000 vs. $23,550)
- Davidson graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Connecticut College graduates. ($175 vs. $243)
- More Connecticut College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Davidson 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/