Connecticut vs. American
The following statements compare Connecticut College and American University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are private.
- Connecticut's tuition ($64,812) is more expensive than American ($56,543).
- Connecticut's acceptance rate (38.28%) is lower than American (47.38%).
- American has higher yield (22.02%) than Connecticut (15.43%).
- Connecticut's SAT score (1,400) is higher than American (1,380).
- Connecticut's students to faculty ratio (9 to 1) is lower than American (10 to 1).
- American (13,019 students) is larger than Connecticut (1,995 students) with more enrolled students.
- Connecticut ($36,740) has higher amount of financial aid than American ($32,205).
- Connecticut's graduation rate (84%) is higher than American (78%).

Connecticut College
Private, 4 years • New London, CT #32 Liberal Arts Colleges, #4 in Connecticut more rivalsOffered Degrees
Bachelor's
Tuition & Fees
$64,812
Financial Aid
$36,740
Test Scores
1,400 SAT
32 ACT
Admission
38.28% Acceptance Rate
15.43% Yield
Enrollment
1,995 (All undergraduate)
Graduation Rate
84% Graduation Rate
15% Transfer-out Rate
87% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
9 to 1 Students to Faculty
213 Faculties (full-time)
636 Staffs (full-time)
$85,714 Faculty Salary
$57,719 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$10,325 annual charge
-1,947 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$7,560 annual charge

American University
Private, 4 years • Washington, DC #57 National Universities, #3 in District of Columbia more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$56,543
Financial Aid
$32,205
Test Scores
1,380 SAT
31 ACT
Admission
47.38% Acceptance Rate
22.02% Yield
Enrollment
7,817 Undergraduate
5,202 Graduate
1,122 Online Students
Graduation Rate
78% Graduation Rate
86% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
10 to 1 Students to Faculty
846 Faculties (full-time)
2,706 Staffs (full-time)
$111,486 Faculty Salary
$84,742 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$10,910 annual charge
-4,246 capacity
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