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Overview |
Elizabethtown College | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
| Location | Elizabethtown, PA | Stamford, CT | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,021 | 2,297 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #280 | #643 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of Brethren | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | etown.edu | uconn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elizabethtown College | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,020 | $15,672 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,020 | $38,340 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,642 | $17,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,723 | $13,933 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,405 | $12,528 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 79% |
Admission |
Elizabethtown College | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,977 | 4,526 | ||
| Admitted | 2,415 | 4,172 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.1% | 92.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.2% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/30 | 18/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1280 | 990/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Elizabethtown College | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elizabethtown College | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $62,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $222 |
Diversity |
Elizabethtown College | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 24% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Elizabethtown College | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Elizabethtown College | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Connecticut Stamford is larger than than Elizabethtown College based on total student enrollment (2,297 students vs. 2,021 students)
Elizabethtown College vs. University of Connecticut-Stamford Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elizabethtown College or University of Connecticut-Stamford?
- Elizabethtown College is 123.5% more expensive to attend than University of Connecticut-Stamford for in-state tuition ($35,020.00 vs. $15,672.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.5% higher at University of Connecticut-Stamford than Elizabethtown College ($38,340.00 vs. $35,020.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Connecticut Stamford than Elizabethtown College ($13,933 vs. $26,723)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elizabethtown College are 36.3% lower than costs at University of Connecticut Stamford ($12,642 vs. $17,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Elizabethtown College than University of Connecticut Stamford (100% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Elizabethtown College students is 70.9% larger than aid received University of Connecticut Stamford ($21,405 vs. $12,528)
Elizabethtown College vs. University of Connecticut-Stamford Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elizabethtown College or University of Connecticut-Stamford? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Connecticut-Stamford or Elizabethtown College .
- The average SAT score at Elizabethtown College (1125) is 116 points higher than at University of Connecticut-Stamford (1009)
- Incoming Elizabethtown College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at University of Connecticut-Stamford (23)
- University of Connecticut-Stamford has a higher acceptance rate (92.2%) than Elizabethtown College (81.1%)
Elizabethtown College vs. University of Connecticut-Stamford Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elizabethtown College or University of Connecticut-Stamford? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between University of Connecticut-Stamford and Elizabethtown College.
- The graduation rate at Elizabethtown College is higher than University of Connecticut Stamford (79% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from University of Connecticut Stamford earn on average $10,200 more per year than Elizabethtown College graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $51,800)
- University of Connecticut Stamford students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Elizabethtown College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- University of Connecticut-Stamford graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Elizabethtown College graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Elizabethtown College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Connecticut-Stamford students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/