| Charter Oak State vs. Connecticut |
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|---|---|---|
#237 in National Liberal Arts Colleges #19 in Connecticut Colleges | Rankings* | #77 in National Universities #5 in Connecticut Colleges |
| Public, four-years Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's | Offered Degree | Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$8,506 Connecticut Residents $8,506 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$21,044 Connecticut Residents $43,712 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$10,352 Connecticut Residents $10,352 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$22,872 Connecticut Residents $44,784 Out-of-State |
| Less$4,917 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$15,530 |
| Admission | ||
| - | Test Scores | 1,340 SAT 31 ACT |
| - | Acceptance Rate | 52.39% |
| - | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 15.41% |
| Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay | |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller2,012 | Total Enrollment | Larger28,306 |
| Smaller1,927 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger20,056 |
| Smaller85 | Graduate Student Population | Larger8,250 |
| Larger2,012 | Online Student Population | Smaller1,736 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower67% | Graduate Rate | Higher83% |
| Higher100% | Retention Rate | Lower92% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 11,921) | |
| Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,186) | |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty15 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty17 to 1 |
| - | Number of faculty | 3,138 |
| - | Average Faculty Salary | $132,869 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.