College comparison

Connecticut College vs Hamilton

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	Connecticut College New London, CT	Hamilton Clinton, NY
Acceptance rateHamilton College is more selective	37%	14%
SAT (25–75)	1350–1500	1450–1550
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	1,937	2,030
Avg net price	$36,175	$28,985
Median earnings (10 yr)Hamilton reports higher median earnings	$75,001	$78,411
Graduation rate	82%	91%
Median debt	$23,500	$17,000
Economic mobility	1.6%	2.3%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (nonprofit)

Quick answers

Is Connecticut College or Hamilton College harder to get into?

Hamilton College is more selective: Connecticut College's acceptance rate is approximately 37% and Hamilton College's is approximately 14% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Connecticut College vs Hamilton College?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1350–1500 at Connecticut College and 1450–1550 at Hamilton College. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.