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Overview |
UConn | Colby College | ||
| Location | Storrs, CT | Waterville, ME | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 27,364 | 2,284 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #100 | #37 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uconn.edu | colby.edu | ||
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Costs |
UConn | Colby College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,332 | $63,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,000 | $63,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,996 | $17,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,324 | $15,163 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,989 | $66,387 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 42% |
Admission |
UConn | Colby College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 46,645 | 17,786 | ||
| Admitted | 25,164 | 1,215 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.9% | 6.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 49.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1420 | 1440/1550 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2026 | Jan 1, 2026 |
Academics |
UConn | Colby College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UConn | Colby College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,000 | $73,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $19,345 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $200 |
Diversity |
UConn | Colby College | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 7% |
Students |
UConn | Colby College | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 7% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 79% | ||
Campus |
UConn | Colby College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Connecticut is larger than than Colby College based on total student enrollment (27,364 students vs. 2,284 students)
UConn vs. Colby College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UConn or Colby College?
- Colby College is 290.6% more expensive to attend than UConn for in-state tuition ($63,790.00 vs. $16,332.00)
- Out of state tuition is 63.6% higher at Colby College than University of Connecticut ($63,790.00 vs. $39,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Colby College than UConn ($15,163 vs. $22,324)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Connecticut are 22.3% lower than costs at Colby College ($13,996 vs. $17,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Connecticut than Colby College (75% vs. 42%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colby College students is 290.8% larger than aid received University of Connecticut ($66,387 vs. $16,989)
UConn vs. Colby College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UConn or Colby College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Colby College or UConn .
- The average SAT score at Colby College (1363) is 113 points higher than at UConn (1250)
- Incoming Colby College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at UConn (29)
- Accepted freshman Colby College 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 (53.9%) than Colby College (6.8%)
UConn vs. Colby College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UConn or Colby College? 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 Colby College and UConn.
- The graduation rate at Colby College is higher than University of Connecticut (91% vs. 83%)
- Graduates from Colby College earn on average $11,400 more per year than UConn graduates after ten years. ($73,400 vs. $62,000)
- Colby College students graduate with a $2,155 lower median federal student loan debt than UConn graduates. ($19,345 vs. $21,500)
- Colby College graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than UConn graduates. ($200 vs. $222)
- More Colby College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UConn students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/