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Overview |
SUNY-ESF | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
| Location | Syracuse, NY | Stamford, CT | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,976 | 2,297 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #206 | #643 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | esf.edu | uconn.edu | ||
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Costs |
SUNY-ESF | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $15,672 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,720 | $38,340 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,300 | $17,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,928 | $13,933 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,713 | $12,528 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 79% |
Admission |
SUNY-ESF | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,466 | 4,526 | ||
| Admitted | 1,714 | 4,172 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.5% | 92.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.8% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 18/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1300 | 990/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
SUNY-ESF | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SUNY-ESF | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,200 | $62,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,750 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $204 | $222 |
Diversity |
SUNY-ESF | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 24% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
SUNY-ESF | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 9% | ||
Campus |
SUNY-ESF | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | 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 SUNY-ESF based on total student enrollment (2,297 students vs. 1,976 students)
SUNY-ESF vs. University of Connecticut-Stamford Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNY-ESF or University of Connecticut-Stamford?
- University of Connecticut Stamford is 121.7% more expensive to attend than SUNY-ESF for in-state tuition ($15,672.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 104.8% higher at University of Connecticut-Stamford than SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry ($38,340.00 vs. $18,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Connecticut Stamford than SUNY-ESF ($13,933 vs. $20,928)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Connecticut Stamford are 0.4% lower than costs at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry ($17,230 vs. $17,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry than University of Connecticut Stamford (89% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Connecticut Stamford students is 43.8% larger than aid received SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry ($12,528 vs. $8,713)
SUNY-ESF vs. University of Connecticut-Stamford Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SUNY-ESF 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 SUNY-ESF .
- The average SAT score at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (1215) is 206 points higher than at University of Connecticut-Stamford (1009)
- Incoming SUNY-ESF students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at University of Connecticut-Stamford (23)
- University of Connecticut-Stamford has a higher acceptance rate (92.2%) than SUNY-ESF (69.5%)
SUNY-ESF vs. University of Connecticut-Stamford Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SUNY-ESF 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 SUNY-ESF.
- The graduation rate at SUNY-ESF is higher than University of Connecticut Stamford (66% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from University of Connecticut Stamford earn on average $15,800 more per year than SUNY-ESF graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $46,200)
- SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Connecticut-Stamford graduates. ($19,750 vs. $21,500)
- SUNY-ESF graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than University of Connecticut-Stamford graduates. ($204 vs. $222)
- More University of Connecticut-Stamford graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY-ESF students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/