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Overview |
UConn | Columbia | ||
| Location | Storrs, CT | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 27,003 | 34,782 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #94 | #22 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uconn.edu | columbia.edu | ||
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Costs |
UConn | Columbia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,672 | $62,570 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,340 | $62,570 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,622 | $16,286 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,985 | $22,058 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,678 | $61,061 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 52% |
Admission |
UConn | Columbia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,894 | 60,879 | ||
| Admitted | 22,293 | 2,404 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.5% | 3.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 64.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.91 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 34/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1440 | 1490/1580 | ||
| 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 | Columbia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UConn | Columbia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 93% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,000 | $107,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $222 |
Diversity |
UConn | Columbia | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 38% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 5% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
UConn | Columbia | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 19% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 64% | ||
Campus |
UConn | Columbia | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Columbia University in the City of New York is larger than than UConn based on total student enrollment (34,782 students vs. 27,003 students)
UConn vs. Columbia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UConn or Columbia?
- Columbia University in the City of New York is 299.2% more expensive to attend than UConn for in-state tuition ($62,570.00 vs. $15,672.00)
- Out of state tuition is 63.2% higher at Columbia than University of Connecticut ($62,570.00 vs. $38,340.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbia University in the City of New York than UConn ($22,058 vs. $23,985)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Connecticut are 19.6% lower than costs at Columbia University in the City of New York ($13,622 vs. $16,286)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Connecticut than Columbia University in the City of New York (84% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbia University in the City of New York students is 316% larger than aid received University of Connecticut ($61,061 vs. $14,678)
UConn vs. Columbia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UConn or Columbia? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Columbia or UConn .
- The average SAT score at Columbia University in the City of New York (1473) is 223 points higher than at UConn (1250)
- Incoming Columbia students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at UConn (29)
- Accepted freshman Columbia students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.91) than students at UConn (3.74)
- UConn has a higher acceptance rate (54.5%) than Columbia (3.9%)
UConn vs. Columbia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UConn or Columbia? 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 Columbia and UConn.
- The graduation rate at Columbia is higher than University of Connecticut (93% vs. 83%)
- Graduates from Columbia University in the City of New York earn on average $45,600 more per year than UConn graduates after ten years. ($107,600 vs. $62,000)
- Columbia University in the City of New York and UConn graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($21,500 vs. $21,500)
- Columbia University in the City of New York and UConn graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($222 vs. $222)
- More UConn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia 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/