Connecticut vs. Amherst

The following statements compare Connecticut College and Amherst College with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Both schools are private.
  • Amherst's tuition ($67,280) is more expensive than Connecticut ($64,812).
  • Amherst's acceptance rate (10.00%) is lower than Connecticut (38.00%).
  • Amherst has higher yield (38.96%) than Connecticut (15.01%).
  • Amherst's SAT score (1,500) is higher than Connecticut (1,400).
  • Amherst's students to faculty ratio (7 to 1) is lower than Connecticut (10 to 1).
  • Connecticut (1,948 students) is larger than Amherst (1,898 students) with more enrolled students.
  • Amherst ($58,328) has higher amount of financial aid than Connecticut ($34,994).
  • Amherst's graduation rate (91%) is higher than Connecticut (84%).
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
Amherst College

Amherst College

Private, 4 years • Amherst, MA #4 Liberal Arts Colleges, #3 in Massachusetts more rivals
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Tuition & Fees
$67,280
Financial Aid
$58,328
Test Scores
1,500 SAT
33 ACT
Admission
10.00% Acceptance Rate
38.96% Yield
Enrollment
1,898 (All undergraduate)
Graduation Rate
91% Graduation Rate
4% Transfer-out Rate
95% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
7 to 1 Students to Faculty
262 Faculties (full-time)
970 Staffs (full-time)
$121,414 Faculty Salary
$76,918 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$9,490 annual charge
-1,948 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$8,070 annual charge
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