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George Washington Notre Dame Duke Cornell Johns Hopkins Vanderbilt Trinity College NYU UVA Northwestern Penn Emory| Connecticut College | Georgetown University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Connecticut College | Georgetown | ||
| Location | New London, CT | Washington, DC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,948 | 20,984 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #74 | #29 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | connecticutcollege.edu | georgetown.edu | ||
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Costs |
Connecticut College | Georgetown | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,620 | $61,872 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,620 | $61,872 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,280 | $18,824 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,220 | $35,566 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,355 | $45,949 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 34% |
Admission |
Connecticut College | Georgetown | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,744 | 26,638 | ||
| Admitted | 3,533 | 3,257 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40.4% | 12.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.8% | 48.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 32/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1360/1490 | 1410/1560 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Connecticut College | Georgetown | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Connecticut College | Georgetown | ||
| Graduation Rate | 84% | 94% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,700 | $118,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,550 | $15,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $243 | $160 |
Diversity |
Connecticut College | Georgetown | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Connecticut College | Georgetown | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 84% | 88% | ||
Campus |
Connecticut College | Georgetown | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Georgetown University is larger than than Connecticut College based on total student enrollment (20,984 students vs. 1,948 students)
Connecticut College vs. Georgetown Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Connecticut College or Georgetown?
- Connecticut College is 1.2% more expensive to attend than Georgetown for in-state tuition ($62,620.00 vs. $61,872.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.2% higher at Connecticut College than Georgetown University ($62,620.00 vs. $61,872.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgetown University than Connecticut College ($35,566 vs. $43,220)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Connecticut College are 8.9% lower than costs at Georgetown University ($17,280 vs. $18,824)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Connecticut College than Georgetown University (99% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgetown University students is 26.4% larger than aid received Connecticut College ($45,949 vs. $36,355)
Connecticut College vs. Georgetown Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Connecticut College or Georgetown? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Georgetown or Connecticut College .
- Accepted freshman Georgetown students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at Connecticut College (3.7)
- Connecticut College has a higher acceptance rate (40.4%) than Georgetown (12.2%)
Connecticut College vs. Georgetown Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Connecticut College or Georgetown? 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 Georgetown and Connecticut College.
- The graduation rate at Georgetown is higher than Connecticut College (94% vs. 84%)
- Graduates from Georgetown University earn on average $58,200 more per year than Connecticut College graduates after ten years. ($118,900 vs. $60,700)
- Georgetown University students graduate with a $8,050 lower median federal student loan debt than Connecticut College graduates. ($15,500 vs. $23,550)
- Georgetown graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than Connecticut College graduates. ($160 vs. $243)
- More Connecticut College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Georgetown 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/