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Overview |
Connecticut College | Northeastern | ||
| Location | New London, CT | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,948 | 30,013 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #74 | #130 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | connecticutcollege.edu | northeastern.edu | ||
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Costs |
Connecticut College | Northeastern | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,620 | $59,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,620 | $59,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,280 | $18,430 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,220 | $35,827 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,355 | $42,331 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 82% |
Admission |
Connecticut College | Northeastern | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,744 | 91,000 | ||
| Admitted | 3,533 | 6,191 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40.4% | 6.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.8% | 40.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.91 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 33/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1360/1490 | 1440/1550 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Connecticut College | Northeastern | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Connecticut College | Northeastern | ||
| Graduation Rate | 84% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,700 | $69,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,550 | $27,875 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $243 | $288 |
Diversity |
Connecticut College | Northeastern | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 20% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
Connecticut College | Northeastern | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 84% | 66% | ||
Campus |
Connecticut College | Northeastern | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northeastern University is larger than than Connecticut College based on total student enrollment (30,013 students vs. 1,948 students)
Connecticut College vs. Northeastern Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Connecticut College or Northeastern?
- Connecticut College is 6% more expensive to attend than Northeastern for in-state tuition ($62,620.00 vs. $59,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6% higher at Connecticut College than Northeastern University ($62,620.00 vs. $59,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northeastern University than Connecticut College ($35,827 vs. $43,220)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Connecticut College are 6.7% lower than costs at Northeastern University ($17,280 vs. $18,430)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Connecticut College than Northeastern University (99% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northeastern University students is 16.4% larger than aid received Connecticut College ($42,331 vs. $36,355)
Connecticut College vs. Northeastern Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Connecticut College or Northeastern? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northeastern or Connecticut College .
- Accepted freshman Northeastern students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.91) than students at Connecticut College (3.7)
- Connecticut College has a higher acceptance rate (40.4%) than Northeastern (6.8%)
Connecticut College vs. Northeastern Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Connecticut College or Northeastern? 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 Northeastern and Connecticut College.
- The graduation rate at Connecticut College is higher than Northeastern University (84% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Northeastern University earn on average $8,800 more per year than Connecticut College graduates after ten years. ($69,500 vs. $60,700)
- Connecticut College students graduate with a $4,325 lower median federal student loan debt than Northeastern graduates. ($23,550 vs. $27,875)
- Connecticut College graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than Northeastern graduates. ($243 vs. $288)
- More Connecticut College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northeastern students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/