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Overview |
Connecticut College | UD | ||
| Location | New London, CT | Newark, DE | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,948 | 24,039 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #74 | #151 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | connecticutcollege.edu | udel.edu | ||
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Costs |
Connecticut College | UD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,620 | $13,370 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,620 | $35,890 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,280 | $14,234 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,220 | $18,044 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,355 | $12,375 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 88% |
Admission |
Connecticut College | UD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,744 | 35,362 | ||
| Admitted | 3,533 | 26,101 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40.4% | 73.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.8% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.94 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1360/1490 | 1190/1360 | ||
| 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 | UD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Connecticut College | UD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 84% | 78% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,700 | $61,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,550 | $24,203 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $243 | $250 |
Diversity |
Connecticut College | UD | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Connecticut College | UD | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 84% | 65% | ||
Campus |
Connecticut College | UD | ||
| 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
- University of Delaware is larger than than Connecticut College based on total student enrollment (24,039 students vs. 1,948 students)
Connecticut College vs. UD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Connecticut College or UD?
- Connecticut College is 368.4% more expensive to attend than UD for in-state tuition ($62,620.00 vs. $13,370.00)
- Out of state tuition is 74.5% higher at Connecticut College than University of Delaware ($62,620.00 vs. $35,890.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Delaware than Connecticut College ($18,044 vs. $43,220)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Delaware are 21.4% lower than costs at Connecticut College ($14,234 vs. $17,280)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Connecticut College than University of Delaware (99% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Connecticut College students is 193.8% larger than aid received University of Delaware ($36,355 vs. $12,375)
Connecticut College vs. UD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Connecticut College or UD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UD or Connecticut College .
- Accepted freshman UD students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Connecticut College (3.7)
- UD has a higher acceptance rate (73.8%) than Connecticut College (40.4%)
Connecticut College vs. UD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Connecticut College or UD? 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 UD and Connecticut College.
- The graduation rate at Connecticut College is higher than University of Delaware (84% vs. 78%)
- Graduates from University of Delaware earn on average $600 more per year than Connecticut College graduates after ten years. ($61,300 vs. $60,700)
- Connecticut College students graduate with a $653 lower median federal student loan debt than UD graduates. ($23,550 vs. $24,203)
- Connecticut College graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than UD graduates. ($243 vs. $250)
- More Connecticut College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UD 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/