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Overview |
Connecticut College | Providence | ||
| Location | New London, CT | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,948 | 4,473 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #74 | #121 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | connecticutcollege.edu | providence.edu | ||
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Costs |
Connecticut College | Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,620 | $56,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,620 | $56,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,280 | $16,540 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,220 | $43,970 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,355 | $30,971 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 81% |
Admission |
Connecticut College | Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,744 | 11,129 | ||
| Admitted | 3,533 | 5,874 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40.4% | 52.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.8% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1360/1490 | 1260/1420 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Connecticut College | Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Connecticut College | Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 84% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,700 | $68,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,550 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $243 | $279 |
Diversity |
Connecticut College | Providence | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Connecticut College | Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 84% | 90% | ||
Campus |
Connecticut College | Providence | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Providence College is larger than than Connecticut College based on total student enrollment (4,473 students vs. 1,948 students)
Connecticut College vs. Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Connecticut College or Providence?
- Connecticut College is 9.9% more expensive to attend than Providence for in-state tuition ($62,620.00 vs. $56,980.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.9% higher at Connecticut College than Providence College ($62,620.00 vs. $56,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Connecticut College than Providence ($43,220 vs. $43,970)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Providence College are 4.5% lower than costs at Connecticut College ($16,540 vs. $17,280)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Connecticut College than Providence College (99% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Connecticut College students is 17.4% larger than aid received Providence College ($36,355 vs. $30,971)
Connecticut College vs. Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Connecticut College or Providence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Providence or Connecticut College .
- Accepted freshman Connecticut College students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Providence (3.47)
- Providence has a higher acceptance rate (52.8%) than Connecticut College (40.4%)
Connecticut College vs. Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Connecticut College or Providence? 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 Providence and Connecticut College.
- The graduation rate at Providence is higher than Connecticut College (85% vs. 84%)
- Graduates from Providence College earn on average $7,300 more per year than Connecticut College graduates after ten years. ($68,000 vs. $60,700)
- Connecticut College students graduate with a $3,450 lower median federal student loan debt than Providence graduates. ($23,550 vs. $27,000)
- Connecticut College graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Providence graduates. ($243 vs. $279)
- More Connecticut College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Providence students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/