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Overview |
Connecticut College | Penn | ||
| Location | New London, CT | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,995 | 28,711 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #75 | #23 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | connecticutcollege.edu | upenn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Connecticut College | Penn | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $64,412 | $58,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $64,412 | $58,620 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,885 | $18,496 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,941 | $26,017 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,354 | $59,721 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 48% |
Admission |
Connecticut College | Penn | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,397 | 59,465 | ||
| Admitted | 3,597 | 3,489 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 38.3% | 5.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 69.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.95 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 31/33 | 34/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1340/1470 | 1500/1570 | ||
| 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 5, 2026 |
Academics |
Connecticut College | Penn | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Connecticut College | Penn | ||
| Graduation Rate | 84% | 96% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,700 | $123,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,550 | $20,633 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $243 | $213 |
Diversity |
Connecticut College | Penn | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 26% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 33% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Connecticut College | Penn | ||
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| % In-State | 12% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 83% | 69% | ||
Campus |
Connecticut College | Penn | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Connecticut College based on total student enrollment (28,711 students vs. 1,995 students)
Connecticut College vs. Penn Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Connecticut College or Penn?
- Connecticut College is 9.9% more expensive to attend than Penn for in-state tuition ($64,412.00 vs. $58,620.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.9% higher at Connecticut College than University of Pennsylvania ($64,412.00 vs. $58,620.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Pennsylvania than Connecticut College ($26,017 vs. $42,941)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Connecticut College are 3.4% lower than costs at University of Pennsylvania ($17,885 vs. $18,496)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Connecticut College than University of Pennsylvania (100% vs. 48%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Pennsylvania students is 51.8% larger than aid received Connecticut College ($59,721 vs. $39,354)
Connecticut College vs. Penn Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Connecticut College or Penn? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn or Connecticut College .
- Accepted freshman Penn students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at Connecticut College (3.7)
- Connecticut College has a higher acceptance rate (38.3%) than Penn (5.9%)
Connecticut College vs. Penn Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Connecticut College or Penn? 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 Penn and Connecticut College.
- The graduation rate at Penn is higher than Connecticut College (96% vs. 84%)
- Graduates from University of Pennsylvania earn on average $62,900 more per year than Connecticut College graduates after ten years. ($123,600 vs. $60,700)
- University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $2,917 lower median federal student loan debt than Connecticut College graduates. ($20,633 vs. $23,550)
- Penn graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than Connecticut College graduates. ($213 vs. $243)
- More Connecticut College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/