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BU Barnard Cornell Fordham Trinity College Georgetown Carnegie Mellon USC Northeastern Vassar Columbia Yale| Connecticut College | New York University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Connecticut College | NYU | ||
| Location | New London, CT | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,995 | 57,335 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #75 | #39 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | connecticutcollege.edu | nyu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Connecticut College | NYU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $64,412 | $60,438 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $64,412 | $60,438 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,885 | $22,786 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,941 | $30,730 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,354 | $48,269 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 41% |
Admission |
Connecticut College | NYU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,397 | 113,578 | ||
| Admitted | 3,597 | 10,693 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 38.3% | 9.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 54.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 31/33 | 33/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1340/1470 | 1480/1570 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Connecticut College | NYU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Connecticut College | NYU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 84% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,700 | $76,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,550 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $243 | $240 |
Diversity |
Connecticut College | NYU | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 20% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 28% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 34% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 17% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 8% |
Students |
Connecticut College | NYU | ||
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| % In-State | 12% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 83% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Connecticut College | NYU | ||
| 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
- New York University is larger than than Connecticut College based on total student enrollment (57,335 students vs. 1,995 students)
Connecticut College vs. NYU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Connecticut College or NYU?
- Connecticut College is 6.6% more expensive to attend than NYU for in-state tuition ($64,412.00 vs. $60,438.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.6% higher at Connecticut College than New York University ($64,412.00 vs. $60,438.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at New York University than Connecticut College ($30,730 vs. $42,941)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Connecticut College are 27.4% lower than costs at New York University ($17,885 vs. $22,786)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Connecticut College than New York University (100% vs. 41%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New York University students is 22.7% larger than aid received Connecticut College ($48,269 vs. $39,354)
Connecticut College vs. NYU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Connecticut College or NYU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NYU or Connecticut College .
- Accepted freshman NYU students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Connecticut College (3.7)
- Connecticut College has a higher acceptance rate (38.3%) than NYU (9.4%)
Connecticut College vs. NYU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Connecticut College or NYU? 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 NYU and Connecticut College.
- The graduation rate at NYU is higher than Connecticut College (86% vs. 84%)
- Graduates from New York University earn on average $15,300 more per year than Connecticut College graduates after ten years. ($76,000 vs. $60,700)
- New York University students graduate with a $300 lower median federal student loan debt than Connecticut College graduates. ($23,250 vs. $23,550)
- NYU graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Connecticut College graduates. ($240 vs. $243)
- More Connecticut College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NYU students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/