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Overview |
Connecticut College | Yale | ||
| Location | New London, CT | New Haven, CT | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,995 | 15,081 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #75 | #5 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | connecticutcollege.edu | yale.edu | ||
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Costs |
Connecticut College | Yale | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $64,412 | $64,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $64,412 | $64,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,885 | $19,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,941 | $26,044 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,354 | $59,076 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 54% |
Admission |
Connecticut College | Yale | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,397 | 51,803 | ||
| Admitted | 3,597 | 2,332 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 38.3% | 4.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 70.4% | ||
| 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 | 33/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1340/1470 | 1500/1580 | ||
| 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 2, 2026 |
Academics |
Connecticut College | Yale | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Connecticut College | Yale | ||
| Graduation Rate | 84% | 97% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,700 | $118,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,550 | $13,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $243 | $139 |
Diversity |
Connecticut College | Yale | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 25% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 30% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Connecticut College | Yale | ||
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| % In-State | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 83% | 81% | ||
Campus |
Connecticut College | Yale | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Yale University is larger than than Connecticut College based on total student enrollment (15,081 students vs. 1,995 students)
Connecticut College vs. Yale Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Connecticut College or Yale?
- Yale University is 0.4% more expensive to attend than Connecticut College for in-state tuition ($64,700.00 vs. $64,412.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.4% higher at Yale than Connecticut College ($64,700.00 vs. $64,412.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Yale University than Connecticut College ($26,044 vs. $42,941)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Connecticut College are 7.2% lower than costs at Yale University ($17,885 vs. $19,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Connecticut College than Yale University (100% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Yale University students is 50.1% larger than aid received Connecticut College ($59,076 vs. $39,354)
Connecticut College vs. Yale Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Connecticut College or Yale? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Yale or Connecticut College .
- Accepted freshman Yale 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 Yale (4.5%)
Connecticut College vs. Yale Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Connecticut College or Yale? 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 Yale and Connecticut College.
- The graduation rate at Yale is higher than Connecticut College (97% vs. 84%)
- Graduates from Yale University earn on average $57,700 more per year than Connecticut College graduates after ten years. ($118,400 vs. $60,700)
- Yale University students graduate with a $10,050 lower median federal student loan debt than Connecticut College graduates. ($13,500 vs. $23,550)
- Yale graduates are paying $104 less per month on federal student loans than Connecticut College graduates. ($139 vs. $243)
- More Connecticut College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Yale 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/