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Overview |
Connecticut College | Harvard | ||
| Location | New London, CT | Cambridge, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,995 | 30,386 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #75 | #4 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | connecticutcollege.edu | harvard.edu | ||
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Costs |
Connecticut College | Harvard | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $64,412 | $54,269 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $64,412 | $54,269 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,885 | $20,374 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,941 | $17,900 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,354 | $64,942 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 57% |
Admission |
Connecticut College | Harvard | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,397 | 56,937 | ||
| Admitted | 3,597 | 1,965 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 38.3% | 3.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 83.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 31/33 | 34/36 | ||
| SAT Range | 1340/1470 | 1500/1580 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Jan 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Connecticut College | Harvard | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Connecticut College | Harvard | ||
| Graduation Rate | 84% | 97% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,700 | $136,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,550 | $6,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $243 | $67 |
Diversity |
Connecticut College | Harvard | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 38% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 44% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Connecticut College | Harvard | ||
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| % In-State | 12% | 15% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 83% | 70% | ||
Campus |
Connecticut College | Harvard | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Harvard University is larger than than Connecticut College based on total student enrollment (30,386 students vs. 1,995 students)
Connecticut College vs. Harvard Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Connecticut College or Harvard?
- Connecticut College is 18.7% more expensive to attend than Harvard for in-state tuition ($64,412.00 vs. $54,269.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.7% higher at Connecticut College than Harvard University ($64,412.00 vs. $54,269.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Harvard University than Connecticut College ($17,900 vs. $42,941)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Connecticut College are 13.9% lower than costs at Harvard University ($17,885 vs. $20,374)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Connecticut College than Harvard University (100% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Harvard University students is 65% larger than aid received Connecticut College ($64,942 vs. $39,354)
Connecticut College vs. Harvard Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Connecticut College or Harvard? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Harvard or Connecticut College .
- Accepted freshman Harvard students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Connecticut College (3.7)
- Connecticut College has a higher acceptance rate (38.3%) than Harvard (3.5%)
Connecticut College vs. Harvard Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Connecticut College or Harvard? 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 Harvard and Connecticut College.
- The graduation rate at Harvard is higher than Connecticut College (97% vs. 84%)
- Graduates from Harvard University earn on average $76,000 more per year than Connecticut College graduates after ten years. ($136,700 vs. $60,700)
- Harvard University students graduate with a $17,050 lower median federal student loan debt than Connecticut College graduates. ($6,500 vs. $23,550)
- Harvard graduates are paying $176 less per month on federal student loans than Connecticut College graduates. ($67 vs. $243)
- More Connecticut College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Harvard students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/