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Overview |
Oxy | Connecticut College | ||
| Location | Los Angeles, CA | New London, CT | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,854 | 1,995 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #78 | #75 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oxy.edu | connecticutcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oxy | Connecticut College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,850 | $64,412 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,850 | $64,412 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,284 | $17,885 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $47,113 | $42,941 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,523 | $39,354 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 100% |
Admission |
Oxy | Connecticut College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,573 | 9,397 | ||
| Admitted | 2,622 | 3,597 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 39.9% | 38.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 31/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1360/1500 | 1340/1470 | ||
| 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 10, 2026 | Jan 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Oxy | Connecticut College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oxy | Connecticut College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 84% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,600 | $60,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,652 | $23,550 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $243 |
Diversity |
Oxy | Connecticut College | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Oxy | Connecticut College | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 83% | ||
Campus |
Oxy | Connecticut College | ||
| 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
- Connecticut College is larger than than Oxy based on total student enrollment (1,995 students vs. 1,854 students)
Oxy vs. Connecticut College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oxy or Connecticut College?
- Connecticut College is 2.5% more expensive to attend than Oxy for in-state tuition ($64,412.00 vs. $62,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.5% higher at Connecticut College than Occidental College ($64,412.00 vs. $62,850.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Connecticut College than Oxy ($42,941 vs. $47,113)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Connecticut College are 2.2% lower than costs at Occidental College ($17,885 vs. $18,284)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Connecticut College than Occidental College (100% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Connecticut College students is 17.4% larger than aid received Occidental College ($39,354 vs. $33,523)
Oxy vs. Connecticut College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oxy or Connecticut College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Connecticut College or Oxy .
- Accepted freshman Connecticut College students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Oxy (3.63)
- Oxy has a higher acceptance rate (39.9%) than Connecticut College (38.3%)
Oxy vs. Connecticut College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oxy or Connecticut College? 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 Connecticut College and Oxy.
- The graduation rate at Connecticut College is higher than Occidental College (84% vs. 83%)
- Graduates from Connecticut College earn on average $4,100 more per year than Oxy graduates after ten years. ($60,700 vs. $56,600)
- Connecticut College students graduate with a $102 lower median federal student loan debt than Oxy graduates. ($23,550 vs. $23,652)
- Connecticut College graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Oxy graduates. ($243 vs. $244)
- More Connecticut College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oxy students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 87%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/