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Overview |
SU | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
| Location | Winchester, VA | Stamford, CT | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,260 | 2,297 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #537 | #643 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | su.edu | uconn.edu | ||
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Costs |
SU | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,790 | $15,672 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,790 | $38,340 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,230 | $17,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,143 | $13,933 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,467 | $12,528 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 79% |
Admission |
SU | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,296 | 4,526 | ||
| Admitted | 1,845 | 4,172 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.4% | 92.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.7% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 18/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | 990/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
SU | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SU | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $62,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $222 |
Diversity |
SU | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 24% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 13% | 5% |
Students |
SU | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 9% | ||
Campus |
SU | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Shenandoah University is larger than than University of Connecticut-Stamford based on total student enrollment (4,260 students vs. 2,297 students)
SU vs. University of Connecticut-Stamford Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SU or University of Connecticut-Stamford?
- Shenandoah University is 115.6% more expensive to attend than University of Connecticut-Stamford for in-state tuition ($33,790.00 vs. $15,672.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.5% higher at University of Connecticut-Stamford than Shenandoah University ($38,340.00 vs. $33,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Connecticut Stamford than SU ($13,933 vs. $26,143)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shenandoah University are 53.4% lower than costs at University of Connecticut Stamford ($11,230 vs. $17,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shenandoah University than University of Connecticut Stamford (100% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Shenandoah University students is 87.3% larger than aid received University of Connecticut Stamford ($23,467 vs. $12,528)
SU vs. University of Connecticut-Stamford Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SU 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 SU .
- The average SAT score at University of Connecticut Stamford (1009) is 4 points higher than at SU (1005)
- Incoming University of Connecticut-Stamford students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at SU (22)
- University of Connecticut-Stamford has a higher acceptance rate (92.2%) than SU (80.4%)
SU vs. University of Connecticut-Stamford Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SU 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 SU.
- The graduation rate at University of Connecticut-Stamford is higher than Shenandoah University (57% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from University of Connecticut Stamford earn on average $13,700 more per year than SU graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $48,300)
- University of Connecticut Stamford students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than SU graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,000)
- University of Connecticut-Stamford graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than SU graduates. ($222 vs. $258)
- More University of Connecticut-Stamford graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SU students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/