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Overview |
Alabama | UConn | ||
| Location | Tuscaloosa, AL | Storrs, CT | ||
| Setting | Small City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 38,644 | 27,003 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #404 | #94 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ua.edu | uconn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama | UConn | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,100 | $15,672 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,460 | $38,340 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,426 | $13,622 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,592 | $23,985 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,683 | $14,678 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 84% |
Admission |
Alabama | UConn | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 54,072 | 40,894 | ||
| Admitted | 43,290 | 22,293 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.1% | 54.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/31 | 28/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1410 | 1220/1440 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Alabama | UConn | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama | UConn | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 83% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,900 | $62,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,750 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $222 |
Diversity |
Alabama | UConn | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
Alabama | UConn | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Alabama | UConn | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The University of Alabama is larger than than UConn based on total student enrollment (38,644 students vs. 27,003 students)
Alabama vs. UConn Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama or UConn?
- University of Connecticut is 41.2% more expensive to attend than Alabama for in-state tuition ($15,672.00 vs. $11,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.9% higher at UConn than The University of Alabama ($38,340.00 vs. $31,460.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Alabama than UConn ($20,592 vs. $23,985)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Connecticut are 5.9% lower than costs at The University of Alabama ($13,622 vs. $14,426)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Connecticut than The University of Alabama (84% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Alabama students is 6.8% larger than aid received University of Connecticut ($15,683 vs. $14,678)
Alabama vs. UConn Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama or UConn? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UConn or Alabama .
- The average SAT score at University of Connecticut (1250) is 69 points higher than at Alabama (1181)
- Incoming UConn students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Alabama (27)
- Accepted freshman Alabama students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at UConn (3.74)
- Alabama has a higher acceptance rate (80.1%) than UConn (54.5%)
Alabama vs. UConn Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama or UConn? 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 UConn and Alabama.
- The graduation rate at UConn is higher than The University of Alabama (83% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from University of Connecticut earn on average $12,100 more per year than Alabama graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $49,900)
- University of Connecticut students graduate with a $2,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Alabama graduates. ($21,500 vs. $23,750)
- UConn graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Alabama graduates. ($222 vs. $245)
- More UConn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alabama students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/