College comparison

Connecticut College vs Dickinson College

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	Dickinson College Carlisle, PA
Acceptance rateConnecticut College is more selective	37%	42%
SAT (25–75)	1350–1500	1310–1460
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	1,937	2,273
Avg net price	$36,175	$37,607
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (nonprofit)
Location	New London, CT	Carlisle, PA

Quick answers

Is Connecticut College or Dickinson College harder to get into?

Connecticut College is more selective: Connecticut College's acceptance rate is approximately 37% and Dickinson College's is approximately 42% (estimates from public and primary sources).

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

The middle-50% SAT range is 1350–1500 at Connecticut College and 1310–1460 at Dickinson 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.