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Overview |
Connecticut College | Princeton | ||
| Location | New London, CT | Princeton, NJ | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,995 | 8,922 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #75 | #1 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | connecticutcollege.edu | princeton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Connecticut College | Princeton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $64,412 | $59,710 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $64,412 | $59,710 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,885 | $19,380 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,941 | $19,811 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,354 | $60,629 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 60% |
Admission |
Connecticut College | Princeton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,397 | 39,644 | ||
| Admitted | 3,597 | 1,782 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 38.3% | 4.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 76.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.93 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 31/33 | 34/35 | ||
| 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 | Princeton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Connecticut College | Princeton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 84% | 96% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,700 | $113,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,550 | $7,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $243 | $77 |
Diversity |
Connecticut College | Princeton | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 21% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Connecticut College | Princeton | ||
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| % In-State | 12% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 83% | 71% | ||
Campus |
Connecticut College | Princeton | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Princeton University is larger than than Connecticut College based on total student enrollment (8,922 students vs. 1,995 students)
Connecticut College vs. Princeton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Connecticut College or Princeton?
- Connecticut College is 7.9% more expensive to attend than Princeton for in-state tuition ($64,412.00 vs. $59,710.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.9% higher at Connecticut College than Princeton University ($64,412.00 vs. $59,710.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Princeton University than Connecticut College ($19,811 vs. $42,941)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Connecticut College are 8.4% lower than costs at Princeton University ($17,885 vs. $19,380)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Connecticut College than Princeton University (100% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Princeton University students is 54.1% larger than aid received Connecticut College ($60,629 vs. $39,354)
Connecticut College vs. Princeton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Connecticut College or Princeton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Princeton or Connecticut College .
- Accepted freshman Princeton students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.93) than students at Connecticut College (3.7)
- Connecticut College has a higher acceptance rate (38.3%) than Princeton (4.5%)
Connecticut College vs. Princeton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Connecticut College or Princeton? 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 Princeton and Connecticut College.
- The graduation rate at Princeton is higher than Connecticut College (96% vs. 84%)
- Graduates from Princeton University earn on average $53,200 more per year than Connecticut College graduates after ten years. ($113,900 vs. $60,700)
- Princeton University students graduate with a $16,050 lower median federal student loan debt than Connecticut College graduates. ($7,500 vs. $23,550)
- Princeton graduates are paying $166 less per month on federal student loans than Connecticut College graduates. ($77 vs. $243)
- More Connecticut College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Princeton 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/