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RIT Stevens Trinity College Binghamton University Northeastern Skidmore College U of R Lehigh MIT WPI Case Western Cornell| Connecticut College | Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Connecticut College | RPI | ||
| Location | New London, CT | Troy, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,948 | 6,968 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #74 | #110 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | connecticutcollege.edu | rpi.edu | ||
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Costs |
Connecticut College | RPI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,620 | $58,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,620 | $58,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,280 | $16,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,220 | $39,127 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,355 | $38,636 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 90% |
Admission |
Connecticut College | RPI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,744 | 16,863 | ||
| Admitted | 3,533 | 10,878 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40.4% | 64.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.8% | 18.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.88 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 30/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1360/1490 | 1360/1520 | ||
| 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 | RPI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Connecticut College | RPI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 84% | 84% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,700 | $82,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 92% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,550 | $27,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $243 | $284 |
Diversity |
Connecticut College | RPI | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 69% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 31% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Connecticut College | RPI | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 84% | 58% | ||
Campus |
Connecticut College | RPI | ||
| 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
- Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is larger than than Connecticut College based on total student enrollment (6,968 students vs. 1,948 students)
Connecticut College vs. RPI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Connecticut College or RPI?
- Connecticut College is 6.9% more expensive to attend than RPI for in-state tuition ($62,620.00 vs. $58,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.9% higher at Connecticut College than Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute ($62,620.00 vs. $58,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute than Connecticut College ($39,127 vs. $43,220)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute are 1.8% lower than costs at Connecticut College ($16,980 vs. $17,280)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Connecticut College than Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (99% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute students is 6.3% larger than aid received Connecticut College ($38,636 vs. $36,355)
Connecticut College vs. RPI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Connecticut College or RPI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RPI or Connecticut College .
- Accepted freshman RPI students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.88) than students at Connecticut College (3.7)
- RPI has a higher acceptance rate (64.5%) than Connecticut College (40.4%)
Connecticut College vs. RPI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Connecticut College or RPI? 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 RPI and Connecticut College.
- The graduation rate at Connecticut College is the same as at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (84% vs. 84%)
- Graduates from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute earn on average $21,800 more per year than Connecticut College graduates after ten years. ($82,500 vs. $60,700)
- Connecticut College students graduate with a $3,950 lower median federal student loan debt than RPI graduates. ($23,550 vs. $27,500)
- Connecticut College graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than RPI graduates. ($243 vs. $284)
- More RPI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Connecticut College students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 90%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/