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Overview |
Connecticut College | SUNY-ESF | ||
| Location | New London, CT | Syracuse, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,948 | 1,976 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #74 | #206 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | connecticutcollege.edu | esf.edu | ||
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Costs |
Connecticut College | SUNY-ESF | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,620 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,620 | $18,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,280 | $17,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,220 | $20,928 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,355 | $8,713 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 89% |
Admission |
Connecticut College | SUNY-ESF | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,744 | 2,466 | ||
| Admitted | 3,533 | 1,714 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40.4% | 69.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.8% | 20.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1360/1490 | 1130/1300 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Connecticut College | SUNY-ESF | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Connecticut College | SUNY-ESF | ||
| Graduation Rate | 84% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,700 | $46,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,550 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $243 | $204 |
Diversity |
Connecticut College | SUNY-ESF | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Connecticut College | SUNY-ESF | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 84% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Connecticut College | SUNY-ESF | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry is larger than than Connecticut College based on total student enrollment (1,976 students vs. 1,948 students)
Connecticut College vs. SUNY-ESF Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Connecticut College or SUNY-ESF?
- Connecticut College is 785.7% more expensive to attend than SUNY-ESF for in-state tuition ($62,620.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 234.5% higher at Connecticut College than SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry ($62,620.00 vs. $18,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry than Connecticut College ($20,928 vs. $43,220)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Connecticut College are 0.1% lower than costs at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry ($17,280 vs. $17,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Connecticut College than SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (99% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Connecticut College students is 317.3% larger than aid received SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry ($36,355 vs. $8,713)
Connecticut College vs. SUNY-ESF Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Connecticut College or SUNY-ESF? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY-ESF or Connecticut College .
- Accepted freshman Connecticut College students have at the same average high school GPA (3.7) as students at SUNY-ESF (3.7)
- SUNY-ESF has a higher acceptance rate (69.5%) than Connecticut College (40.4%)
Connecticut College vs. SUNY-ESF Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Connecticut College or SUNY-ESF? 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 SUNY-ESF and Connecticut College.
- The graduation rate at Connecticut College is higher than SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (84% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Connecticut College earn on average $14,500 more per year than SUNY-ESF graduates after ten years. ($60,700 vs. $46,200)
- SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry students graduate with a $3,800 lower median federal student loan debt than Connecticut College graduates. ($19,750 vs. $23,550)
- SUNY-ESF graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Connecticut College graduates. ($204 vs. $243)
- More Connecticut College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY-ESF students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/