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Overview |
Connecticut College | George Washington | ||
| Location | New London, CT | Washington, DC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,995 | 25,568 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #75 | #76 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | connecticutcollege.edu | gwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Connecticut College | George Washington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $64,412 | $64,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $64,412 | $64,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,885 | $16,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,941 | $45,466 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,354 | $35,367 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 77% |
Admission |
Connecticut College | George Washington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,397 | 27,094 | ||
| Admitted | 3,597 | 11,798 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 38.3% | 43.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 21.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/33 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1340/1470 | 1350/1500 | ||
| 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 5, 2026 |
Academics |
Connecticut College | George Washington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Connecticut College | George Washington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 84% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,700 | $80,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,550 | $24,962 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $243 | $258 |
Diversity |
Connecticut College | George Washington | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 22% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 34% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Connecticut College | George Washington | ||
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| % In-State | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 83% | 88% | ||
Campus |
Connecticut College | George Washington | ||
| 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
- George Washington University is larger than than Connecticut College based on total student enrollment (25,568 students vs. 1,995 students)
Connecticut College vs. George Washington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Connecticut College or George Washington?
- George Washington University is 0.4% more expensive to attend than Connecticut College for in-state tuition ($64,700.00 vs. $64,412.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.4% higher at George Washington than Connecticut College ($64,700.00 vs. $64,412.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Connecticut College than George Washington ($42,941 vs. $45,466)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at George Washington University are 9.7% lower than costs at Connecticut College ($16,300 vs. $17,885)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Connecticut College than George Washington University (100% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Connecticut College students is 11.3% larger than aid received George Washington University ($39,354 vs. $35,367)
Connecticut College vs. George Washington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Connecticut College or George Washington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between George Washington or Connecticut College .
- Accepted freshman George Washington students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Connecticut College (3.7)
- George Washington has a higher acceptance rate (43.5%) than Connecticut College (38.3%)
Connecticut College vs. George Washington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Connecticut College or George Washington? 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 George Washington and Connecticut College.
- The graduation rate at Connecticut College is higher than George Washington University (84% vs. 81%)
- Graduates from George Washington University earn on average $19,800 more per year than Connecticut College graduates after ten years. ($80,500 vs. $60,700)
- Connecticut College students graduate with a $1,412 lower median federal student loan debt than George Washington graduates. ($23,550 vs. $24,962)
- Connecticut College graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than George Washington graduates. ($243 vs. $258)
- More Connecticut College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former George Washington 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/