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Overview |
Connecticut College | Denison | ||
| Location | New London, CT | Granville, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,948 | 2,416 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #74 | #98 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | connecticutcollege.edu | denison.edu | ||
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Costs |
Connecticut College | Denison | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,620 | $60,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,620 | $60,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,280 | $14,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,220 | $38,267 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,355 | $36,497 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 97% |
Admission |
Connecticut College | Denison | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,744 | 12,220 | ||
| Admitted | 3,533 | 2,684 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40.4% | 22% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.8% | 25.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1360/1490 | 1270/1460 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Connecticut College | Denison | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Connecticut College | Denison | ||
| Graduation Rate | 84% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,700 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,550 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $243 | $268 |
Diversity |
Connecticut College | Denison | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Connecticut College | Denison | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 84% | 65% | ||
Campus |
Connecticut College | Denison | ||
| 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
- Denison University is larger than than Connecticut College based on total student enrollment (2,416 students vs. 1,948 students)
Connecticut College vs. Denison Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Connecticut College or Denison?
- Connecticut College is 4.4% more expensive to attend than Denison for in-state tuition ($62,620.00 vs. $60,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.4% higher at Connecticut College than Denison University ($62,620.00 vs. $60,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Denison University than Connecticut College ($38,267 vs. $43,220)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Denison University are 20% lower than costs at Connecticut College ($14,400 vs. $17,280)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Connecticut College than Denison University (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Denison University students is 0.4% larger than aid received Connecticut College ($36,497 vs. $36,355)
Connecticut College vs. Denison Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Connecticut College or Denison? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Denison or Connecticut College .
- Accepted freshman Denison students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Connecticut College (3.7)
- Connecticut College has a higher acceptance rate (40.4%) than Denison (22%)
Connecticut College vs. Denison Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Connecticut College or Denison? 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 Denison and Connecticut College.
- The graduation rate at Connecticut College is higher than Denison University (84% vs. 79%)
- Graduates from Connecticut College earn on average $4,600 more per year than Denison graduates after ten years. ($60,700 vs. $56,100)
- Connecticut College students graduate with a $2,450 lower median federal student loan debt than Denison graduates. ($23,550 vs. $26,000)
- Connecticut College graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Denison graduates. ($243 vs. $268)
- More Connecticut College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Denison students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/