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Overview |
UCI | UConn | ||
| Location | Irvine, CA | Storrs, CT | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 35,937 | 27,003 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #91 | #94 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uci.edu | uconn.edu | ||
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Costs |
UCI | UConn | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,564 | $15,672 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,636 | $38,340 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,699 | $13,622 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,033 | $23,985 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,411 | $14,678 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 84% |
Admission |
UCI | UConn | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 119,191 | 40,894 | ||
| Admitted | 25,212 | 22,293 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 21.2% | 54.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.5% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/33 | 28/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1230/1430 | 1220/1440 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 30, 2024 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
UCI | UConn | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UCI | UConn | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 83% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,800 | $62,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $222 |
Diversity |
UCI | UConn | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 15% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 16% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
UCI | UConn | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 34% | ||
Campus |
UCI | UConn | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of California Irvine is larger than than UConn based on total student enrollment (35,937 students vs. 27,003 students)
UCI vs. UConn Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UCI or UConn?
- University of Connecticut is 35.5% more expensive to attend than UCI for in-state tuition ($15,672.00 vs. $11,564.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.6% higher at UCI than University of Connecticut ($41,636.00 vs. $38,340.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of California Irvine than UConn ($14,033 vs. $23,985)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Connecticut are 29.9% lower than costs at University of California Irvine ($13,622 vs. $17,699)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Connecticut than University of California Irvine (84% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of California Irvine students is 18.6% larger than aid received University of Connecticut ($17,411 vs. $14,678)
UCI vs. UConn Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UCI or UConn? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UConn or UCI .
- The average SAT score at University of Connecticut (1250) is 75 points higher than at UCI (1175)
- Incoming UConn students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at UCI (27)
- Accepted freshman UCI students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at UConn (3.74)
- UConn has a higher acceptance rate (54.5%) than UCI (21.2%)
UCI vs. UConn Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UCI 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 UCI.
- The graduation rate at UCI is higher than University of Connecticut (85% vs. 83%)
- Graduates from University of Connecticut earn on average $200 more per year than UCI graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $61,800)
- University of California Irvine students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than UConn graduates. ($17,000 vs. $21,500)
- UCI graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than UConn graduates. ($175 vs. $222)
- More UConn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UCI students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/