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Trinity College Skidmore College Annapolis Harvard Lafayette College USAFA Middlebury UConn Vassar Union College Kenyon St Lawrence University| Connecticut College | United States Military Academy | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Connecticut College | West Point | ||
| Location | New London, CT | West Point, New York | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,948 | 4,393 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #74 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | connecticutcollege.edu | westpoint.edu | ||
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Costs |
Connecticut College | West Point | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,620 | $0 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,620 | $0 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,280 | $0 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,220 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,355 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 0% |
Admission |
Connecticut College | West Point | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,744 | 12,559 | ||
| Admitted | 3,533 | 1,501 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40.4% | 12% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.8% | 78.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 27/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1360/1490 | 1220/1450 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2024 | Jan 31, 2024 |
Academics |
Connecticut College | West Point | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Connecticut College | West Point | ||
| Graduation Rate | 84% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,700 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,550 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $243 | N/A |
Diversity |
Connecticut College | West Point | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 77% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 23% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Connecticut College | West Point | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 84% | 92% | ||
Campus |
Connecticut College | West Point | ||
| 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
- United States Military Academy is larger than than Connecticut College based on total student enrollment (4,393 students vs. 1,948 students)
Connecticut College vs. West Point Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Connecticut College or West Point?
- Connecticut College is ?% more expensive to attend than West Point for in-state tuition ($62,620.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at Connecticut College than United States Military Academy ($62,620.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Connecticut College than United States Military Academy (99% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Connecticut College students is ?% larger than aid received United States Military Academy ($36,355 vs. $0)
Connecticut College vs. West Point Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Connecticut College or West Point? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Point or Connecticut College .
- Accepted freshman West Point students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Connecticut College (3.7)
- Connecticut College has a higher acceptance rate (40.4%) than West Point (12%)
Connecticut College vs. West Point Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Connecticut College or West Point? 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 West Point and Connecticut College.
- The graduation rate at Connecticut College is higher than United States Military Academy (84% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/