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Virginia Tech UD Rutgers UConn Pitt UMass UB NC State Michigan State Trinity College Clemson Syracuse| Connecticut College | Penn State Main Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Connecticut College | Penn State | ||
| Location | New London, CT | University Park, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,948 | 50,028 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #74 | #167 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | connecticutcollege.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Connecticut College | Penn State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,620 | $18,368 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,620 | $35,946 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,280 | $12,744 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,220 | $26,747 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,355 | $10,066 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 44% |
Admission |
Connecticut College | Penn State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,744 | 85,784 | ||
| Admitted | 3,533 | 47,360 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40.4% | 55.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.8% | 19.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1360/1490 | 1210/1390 | ||
| 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, 2024 |
Academics |
Connecticut College | Penn State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Connecticut College | Penn State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 84% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,700 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,550 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $243 | $277 |
Diversity |
Connecticut College | Penn State | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Connecticut College | Penn State | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 84% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Connecticut College | Penn State | ||
| 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
- Penn State Main Campus is larger than than Connecticut College based on total student enrollment (50,028 students vs. 1,948 students)
Connecticut College vs. Penn State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Connecticut College or Penn State?
- Connecticut College is 240.9% more expensive to attend than Penn State for in-state tuition ($62,620.00 vs. $18,368.00)
- Out of state tuition is 74.2% higher at Connecticut College than Penn State Main Campus ($62,620.00 vs. $35,946.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Main Campus than Connecticut College ($26,747 vs. $43,220)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Main Campus are 35.6% lower than costs at Connecticut College ($12,744 vs. $17,280)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Connecticut College than Penn State Main Campus (99% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Connecticut College students is 261.2% larger than aid received Penn State Main Campus ($36,355 vs. $10,066)
Connecticut College vs. Penn State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Connecticut College or Penn State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State or Connecticut College .
- Penn State has a higher acceptance rate (55.2%) than Connecticut College (40.4%)
Connecticut College vs. Penn State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Connecticut College or Penn State? 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 State and Connecticut College.
- The graduation rate at Penn State is higher than Connecticut College (87% vs. 84%)
- Graduates from Connecticut College earn on average $5,400 more per year than Penn State graduates after ten years. ($60,700 vs. $55,300)
- Connecticut College students graduate with a $3,268 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State graduates. ($23,550 vs. $26,818)
- Connecticut College graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State graduates. ($243 vs. $277)
- More Connecticut College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/