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Overview |
Connecticut College | Syracuse | ||
| Location | New London, CT | Syracuse, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,995 | 22,948 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #75 | #160 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | connecticutcollege.edu | syr.edu | ||
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Costs |
Connecticut College | Syracuse | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $64,412 | $61,310 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $64,412 | $61,310 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,885 | $18,444 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,941 | $51,520 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,354 | $29,110 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 82% |
Admission |
Connecticut College | Syracuse | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,397 | 42,089 | ||
| Admitted | 3,597 | 17,545 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 38.3% | 41.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 20.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/33 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1340/1470 | 1260/1430 | ||
| 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 | Syracuse | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Connecticut College | Syracuse | ||
| Graduation Rate | 84% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,700 | $65,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,550 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $243 | $279 |
Diversity |
Connecticut College | Syracuse | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Connecticut College | Syracuse | ||
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| % In-State | 12% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 83% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Connecticut College | Syracuse | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Syracuse University is larger than than Connecticut College based on total student enrollment (22,948 students vs. 1,995 students)
Connecticut College vs. Syracuse Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Connecticut College or Syracuse?
- Connecticut College is 5.1% more expensive to attend than Syracuse for in-state tuition ($64,412.00 vs. $61,310.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.1% higher at Connecticut College than Syracuse University ($64,412.00 vs. $61,310.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Connecticut College than Syracuse ($42,941 vs. $51,520)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Connecticut College are 3.1% lower than costs at Syracuse University ($17,885 vs. $18,444)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Connecticut College than Syracuse University (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Connecticut College students is 35.2% larger than aid received Syracuse University ($39,354 vs. $29,110)
Connecticut College vs. Syracuse Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Connecticut College or Syracuse? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Syracuse or Connecticut College .
- Accepted freshman Connecticut College students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Syracuse (3.69)
- Syracuse has a higher acceptance rate (41.7%) than Connecticut College (38.3%)
Connecticut College vs. Syracuse Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Connecticut College or Syracuse? 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 Syracuse and Connecticut College.
- The graduation rate at Connecticut College is higher than Syracuse University (84% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Syracuse University earn on average $5,200 more per year than Connecticut College graduates after ten years. ($65,900 vs. $60,700)
- Connecticut College students graduate with a $3,450 lower median federal student loan debt than Syracuse graduates. ($23,550 vs. $27,000)
- Connecticut College graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Syracuse graduates. ($243 vs. $279)
- More Connecticut College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Syracuse 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/