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Overview |
UConn | Colgate | ||
| Location | Storrs, CT | Hamilton, NY | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 27,003 | 3,141 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #94 | #27 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uconn.edu | colgate.edu | ||
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Costs |
UConn | Colgate | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,672 | $63,904 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,340 | $63,904 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,622 | $16,106 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,985 | $27,074 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,678 | $54,647 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 41% |
Admission |
UConn | Colgate | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,894 | 21,109 | ||
| Admitted | 22,293 | 2,624 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.5% | 12.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 30.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.77 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1440 | 1410/1530 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
UConn | Colgate | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UConn | Colgate | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,000 | $75,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $16,125 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $166 |
Diversity |
UConn | Colgate | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 4% |
Students |
UConn | Colgate | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 19% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 71% | ||
Campus |
UConn | Colgate | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Colgate based on total student enrollment (27,003 students vs. 3,141 students)
UConn vs. Colgate Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UConn or Colgate?
- Colgate University is 307.8% more expensive to attend than UConn for in-state tuition ($63,904.00 vs. $15,672.00)
- Out of state tuition is 66.7% higher at Colgate than University of Connecticut ($63,904.00 vs. $38,340.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Connecticut than Colgate ($23,985 vs. $27,074)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Connecticut are 18.2% lower than costs at Colgate University ($13,622 vs. $16,106)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Connecticut than Colgate University (84% vs. 41%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colgate University students is 272.3% larger than aid received University of Connecticut ($54,647 vs. $14,678)
UConn vs. Colgate Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UConn or Colgate? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Colgate or UConn .
- The average SAT score at Colgate University (1374) is 124 points higher than at UConn (1250)
- Incoming Colgate students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at UConn (29)
- Accepted freshman Colgate students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at UConn (3.74)
- UConn has a higher acceptance rate (54.5%) than Colgate (12.4%)
UConn vs. Colgate Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UConn or Colgate? 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 Colgate and UConn.
- The graduation rate at Colgate is higher than University of Connecticut (92% vs. 83%)
- Graduates from Colgate University earn on average $13,300 more per year than UConn graduates after ten years. ($75,300 vs. $62,000)
- Colgate University students graduate with a $5,375 lower median federal student loan debt than UConn graduates. ($16,125 vs. $21,500)
- Colgate graduates are paying $56 less per month on federal student loans than UConn graduates. ($166 vs. $222)
- More Colgate graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UConn students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/