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Overview |
Connecticut College | St. Mary's | ||
| Location | New London, CT | St. Mary's City, MD | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,995 | 1,587 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #75 | #148 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | connecticutcollege.edu | smcm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Connecticut College | St. Mary's | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $64,412 | $12,116 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $64,412 | $28,192 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,885 | $14,672 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,941 | $20,679 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,354 | $11,016 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Connecticut College | St. Mary's | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,397 | 3,109 | ||
| Admitted | 3,597 | 2,344 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 38.3% | 75.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 18.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 31/33 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1340/1470 | 1110/1330 | ||
| 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 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Connecticut College | St. Mary's | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Connecticut College | St. Mary's | ||
| Graduation Rate | 84% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,700 | $51,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,550 | $20,370 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $243 | $210 |
Diversity |
Connecticut College | St. Mary's | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Connecticut College | St. Mary's | ||
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| % In-State | 12% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 83% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Connecticut College | St. Mary's | ||
| 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
- Connecticut College is larger than than St. Mary's based on total student enrollment (1,995 students vs. 1,587 students)
Connecticut College vs. St. Mary's Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Connecticut College or St. Mary's?
- Connecticut College is 431.6% more expensive to attend than St. Mary's for in-state tuition ($64,412.00 vs. $12,116.00)
- Out of state tuition is 128.5% higher at Connecticut College than St Mary's College of Maryland ($64,412.00 vs. $28,192.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St Mary's College of Maryland than Connecticut College ($20,679 vs. $42,941)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St Mary's College of Maryland are 21.9% lower than costs at Connecticut College ($14,672 vs. $17,885)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Connecticut College than St Mary's College of Maryland (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Connecticut College students is 257.2% larger than aid received St Mary's College of Maryland ($39,354 vs. $11,016)
Connecticut College vs. St. Mary's Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Connecticut College or St. Mary's? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Mary's or Connecticut College .
- Accepted freshman Connecticut College students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at St. Mary's (3.45)
- St. Mary's has a higher acceptance rate (75.4%) than Connecticut College (38.3%)
Connecticut College vs. St. Mary's Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Connecticut College or St. Mary's? 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 St. Mary's and Connecticut College.
- The graduation rate at Connecticut College is higher than St Mary's College of Maryland (84% vs. 79%)
- Graduates from Connecticut College earn on average $9,200 more per year than St. Mary's graduates after ten years. ($60,700 vs. $51,500)
- St Mary's College of Maryland students graduate with a $3,180 lower median federal student loan debt than Connecticut College graduates. ($20,370 vs. $23,550)
- St. Mary's graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than Connecticut College graduates. ($210 vs. $243)
- More Connecticut College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Mary's students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/