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BU UMass Villanova Northeastern Penn State UVM Binghamton University Tufts Babson Colgate Brandeis University SUNY Stony Brook| University of Connecticut | Boston College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UConn | BC | ||
| Location | Storrs, CT | Chestnut Hill, MA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 27,003 | 15,287 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #94 | #45 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uconn.edu | bc.edu | ||
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Costs |
UConn | BC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,672 | $62,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,340 | $62,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,622 | $16,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,985 | $30,559 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,678 | $49,992 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 40% |
Admission |
UConn | BC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,894 | 40,494 | ||
| Admitted | 22,293 | 6,748 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.5% | 16.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 34.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 33/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1440 | 1435/1540 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UConn | BC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UConn | BC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,000 | $90,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $196 |
Diversity |
UConn | BC | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 6% |
Students |
UConn | BC | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 71% | ||
Campus |
UConn | BC | ||
| 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 Connecticut is larger than than BC based on total student enrollment (27,003 students vs. 15,287 students)
UConn vs. BC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UConn or BC?
- Boston College is 301.7% more expensive to attend than UConn for in-state tuition ($62,950.00 vs. $15,672.00)
- Out of state tuition is 64.2% higher at BC than University of Connecticut ($62,950.00 vs. $38,340.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Connecticut than BC ($23,985 vs. $30,559)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Connecticut are 18.3% lower than costs at Boston College ($13,622 vs. $16,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Connecticut than Boston College (84% vs. 40%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Boston College students is 240.6% larger than aid received University of Connecticut ($49,992 vs. $14,678)
UConn vs. BC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UConn or BC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BC or UConn .
- The average SAT score at Boston College (1380) is 130 points higher than at UConn (1250)
- Incoming BC students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at UConn (29)
- Accepted freshman BC students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at UConn (3.74)
- UConn has a higher acceptance rate (54.5%) than BC (16.7%)
UConn vs. BC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UConn or BC? 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 BC and UConn.
- The graduation rate at BC is higher than University of Connecticut (91% vs. 83%)
- Graduates from Boston College earn on average $28,900 more per year than UConn graduates after ten years. ($90,900 vs. $62,000)
- Boston College students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than UConn graduates. ($19,000 vs. $21,500)
- BC graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than UConn graduates. ($196 vs. $222)
- More BC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UConn students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/