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Overview |
Penn State | University of Connecticut-Avery Point | ||
| Location | University Park, PA | Groton, CT | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 50,028 | 493 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #167 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | psu.edu | uconn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Penn State | University of Connecticut-Avery Point | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,368 | $15,672 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,946 | $38,340 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,744 | $15,388 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,747 | $12,284 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,066 | $9,860 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 44% | 75% |
Admission |
Penn State | University of Connecticut-Avery Point | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 85,784 | 1,124 | ||
| Admitted | 47,360 | 1,095 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 55.2% | 97.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.5% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1210/1390 | 1060/1300 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Penn State | University of Connecticut-Avery Point | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Penn State | University of Connecticut-Avery Point | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $62,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,818 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $222 |
Diversity |
Penn State | University of Connecticut-Avery Point | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 11% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
Penn State | University of Connecticut-Avery Point | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Penn State | University of Connecticut-Avery Point | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Penn State Main Campus is larger than than University of Connecticut-Avery Point based on total student enrollment (50,028 students vs. 493 students)
Penn State vs. University of Connecticut-Avery Point Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Penn State or University of Connecticut-Avery Point?
- Penn State Main Campus is 17.2% more expensive to attend than University of Connecticut-Avery Point for in-state tuition ($18,368.00 vs. $15,672.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.7% higher at University of Connecticut-Avery Point than Penn State Main Campus ($38,340.00 vs. $35,946.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Connecticut Avery Point than Penn State ($12,284 vs. $26,747)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Main Campus are 20.7% lower than costs at University of Connecticut Avery Point ($12,744 vs. $15,388)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Connecticut Avery Point than Penn State Main Campus (75% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Penn State Main Campus students is 2.1% larger than aid received University of Connecticut Avery Point ($10,066 vs. $9,860)
Penn State vs. University of Connecticut-Avery Point Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Penn State or University of Connecticut-Avery Point? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Connecticut-Avery Point or Penn State .
- The average SAT score at Penn State Main Campus (1202) is 156 points higher than at University of Connecticut-Avery Point (1046)
- Incoming Penn State students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at University of Connecticut-Avery Point (23)
- University of Connecticut-Avery Point has a higher acceptance rate (97.4%) than Penn State (55.2%)
Penn State vs. University of Connecticut-Avery Point Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Penn State or University of Connecticut-Avery Point? 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-Avery Point and Penn State.
- The graduation rate at Penn State is higher than University of Connecticut Avery Point (87% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from University of Connecticut Avery Point earn on average $6,700 more per year than Penn State graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $55,300)
- University of Connecticut Avery Point students graduate with a $5,318 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,818)
- University of Connecticut-Avery Point graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State graduates. ($222 vs. $277)
- More University of Connecticut-Avery Point graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/