New Hampshire vs Connecticut: Higher Education Comparison
Side-by-side benchmarks from College Scorecard and merged EDsmart Data state profiles. Highlighted cells show the more favorable value (lower for costs/debt, higher for earnings/enrollment/completion).
Head-to-head metrics
| Metric | New Hampshire | Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Median in-state tuition | $7,200 | $13,928 |
| Median net price | $15,621 | $16,798 |
| Median student debt | $18,525 | $12,758 |
| Total enrollment | 201,244 | 152,356 |
| Completion rate | 57.0% | 65.0% |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $55,836 | $64,209 |
| Employment proxy (8 yr) | 13.2% | 28.2% |
| First-year retention | 76.2% | 83.0% |