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Overview |
Connecticut College | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Location | New London, CT | Albany, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,995 | 16,880 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #75 | #242 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | connecticutcollege.edu | albany.edu | ||
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Costs |
Connecticut College | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $64,412 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $64,412 | $25,660 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,885 | $16,182 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,941 | $19,165 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,354 | $9,747 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Connecticut College | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,397 | 30,740 | ||
| Admitted | 3,597 | 21,477 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 38.3% | 69.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/33 | 22/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1340/1470 | 1120/1320 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Connecticut College | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Connecticut College | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Graduation Rate | 84% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,700 | $55,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,550 | $21,065 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $243 | $217 |
Diversity |
Connecticut College | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Connecticut College | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| % In-State | 12% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 83% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Connecticut College | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY at Albany is larger than than Connecticut College based on total student enrollment (16,880 students vs. 1,995 students)
Connecticut College vs. University at Albany- SUNY Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Connecticut College or University at Albany- SUNY?
- Connecticut College is 811.1% more expensive to attend than University at Albany- SUNY for in-state tuition ($64,412.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 151% higher at Connecticut College than SUNY at Albany ($64,412.00 vs. $25,660.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Albany than Connecticut College ($19,165 vs. $42,941)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY at Albany are 10.5% lower than costs at Connecticut College ($16,182 vs. $17,885)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Connecticut College than SUNY at Albany (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Connecticut College students is 303.8% larger than aid received SUNY at Albany ($39,354 vs. $9,747)
Connecticut College vs. University at Albany- SUNY Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Connecticut College or University at Albany- SUNY? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University at Albany- SUNY or Connecticut College .
- Accepted freshman Connecticut College students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at University at Albany- SUNY (3.3)
- University at Albany- SUNY has a higher acceptance rate (69.9%) than Connecticut College (38.3%)
Connecticut College vs. University at Albany- SUNY Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Connecticut College or University at Albany- SUNY? 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 University at Albany- SUNY and Connecticut College.
- The graduation rate at Connecticut College is higher than SUNY at Albany (84% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Connecticut College earn on average $4,900 more per year than University at Albany- SUNY graduates after ten years. ($60,700 vs. $55,800)
- SUNY at Albany students graduate with a $2,485 lower median federal student loan debt than Connecticut College graduates. ($21,065 vs. $23,550)
- University at Albany- SUNY graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Connecticut College graduates. ($217 vs. $243)
- More Connecticut College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University at Albany- SUNY students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/