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CCSU JMU University of Lynchburg Roanoke College University of Maine VCU Marymount University Longwood University Liberty University Mason SHU YCP| Shenandoah University | University of Connecticut Tri Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SU | University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus | ||
| Location | Winchester, VA | Waterbury, CT | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,260 | 768 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #537 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | su.edu | uconn.edu | ||
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Costs |
SU | University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,790 | $15,672 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,790 | $38,340 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,230 | $15,388 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,143 | $9,990 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,467 | $11,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 84% |
Admission |
SU | University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,296 | 1,678 | ||
| Admitted | 1,845 | 1,643 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.4% | 97.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.7% | 14.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | 990/1230 | ||
| 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-Tri-Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SU | University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 51% | ||
| 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-Tri-Campus | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 13% | 5% |
Students |
SU | University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 0% | ||
Campus |
SU | University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Shenandoah University is larger than than University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus based on total student enrollment (4,260 students vs. 768 students)
SU vs. University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SU or University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus?
- Shenandoah University is 115.6% more expensive to attend than University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus for in-state tuition ($33,790.00 vs. $15,672.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.5% higher at University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus 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 Tri Campus than SU ($9,990 vs. $26,143)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shenandoah University are 37% lower than costs at University of Connecticut Tri Campus ($11,230 vs. $15,388)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shenandoah University than University of Connecticut Tri Campus (100% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Shenandoah University students is 108.5% larger than aid received University of Connecticut Tri Campus ($23,467 vs. $11,254)
SU vs. University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SU or University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus or SU .
- The average SAT score at Shenandoah University (1005) is 17 points higher than at University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus (988)
- Incoming SU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus (20)
- University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus has a higher acceptance rate (97.9%) than SU (80.4%)
SU vs. University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SU or University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus? 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-Tri-Campus and SU.
- The graduation rate at University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus is higher than Shenandoah University (51% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from University of Connecticut Tri Campus earn on average $13,700 more per year than SU graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $48,300)
- University of Connecticut Tri Campus students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than SU graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,000)
- University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than SU graduates. ($222 vs. $258)
- More University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus 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/