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 (38.00%) is lower than American (47.00%).
  • American has higher yield (22.00%) than Connecticut (15.01%).
  • Connecticut's SAT score (1,400) is higher than American (1,380).
  • Connecticut's students to faculty ratio (10 to 1) is lower than American (11 to 1).
  • American (13,885 students) is larger than Connecticut (1,948 students) with more enrolled students.
  • Connecticut ($34,994) has higher amount of financial aid than American ($30,338).
  • Connecticut's graduation rate (84%) is higher than American (79%).
Connecticut College

Connecticut College

Private, 4 years • New London, CT #32 Liberal Arts Colleges, #4 in Connecticut more rivals
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Tuition & Fees
$64,812
Financial Aid
$34,994
Test Scores
1,400 SAT
32 ACT
Admission
38.00% Acceptance Rate
15.01% Yield
Enrollment
1,948 (All undergraduate)
Graduation Rate
84% Graduation Rate
15% Transfer-out Rate
87% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
10 to 1 Students to Faculty
199 Faculties (full-time)
619 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

American University

Private, 4 years • Washington, DC #57 National Universities, #3 in District of Columbia more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$56,543
Financial Aid
$30,338
Test Scores
1,380 SAT
31 ACT
Admission
47.00% Acceptance Rate
22.00% Yield
Enrollment
7,917 Undergraduate
5,968 Graduate
1,516 Online Students
Graduation Rate
79% Graduation Rate
86% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
11 to 1 Students to Faculty
827 Faculties (full-time)
2,653 Staffs (full-time)
$111,486 Faculty Salary
$84,742 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$10,910 annual charge
-4,246 capacity
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