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Overview |
UConn | City College of New York | ||
| Location | Storrs, CT | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 27,364 | 15,012 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #100 | #276 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uconn.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
UConn | City College of New York | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,332 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,000 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,996 | $18,104 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,324 | $4,599 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,989 | $9,236 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 86% |
Admission |
UConn | City College of New York | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 46,645 | 31,988 | ||
| Admitted | 25,164 | 18,576 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.9% | 58.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 14.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1210/1420 | 1220/1460 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2026 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
UConn | City College of New York | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UConn | City College of New York | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,000 | $49,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $11,400 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $117 |
Diversity |
UConn | City College of New York | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 15% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 35% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
UConn | City College of New York | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 0% | ||
Campus |
UConn | City College of New York | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Connecticut is larger than than City College of New York based on total student enrollment (27,364 students vs. 15,012 students)
UConn vs. City College of New York Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UConn or City College of New York?
- University of Connecticut is 135.7% more expensive to attend than City College of New York for in-state tuition ($16,332.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 162.1% higher at UConn than CUNY City College ($39,000.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY City College than UConn ($4,599 vs. $22,324)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Connecticut are 29.4% lower than costs at CUNY City College ($13,996 vs. $18,104)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY City College than University of Connecticut (86% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Connecticut students is 83.9% larger than aid received CUNY City College ($16,989 vs. $9,236)
UConn vs. City College of New York Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UConn or City College of New York? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between City College of New York or UConn .
- The average SAT score at University of Connecticut (1250) is 125 points higher than at City College of New York (1125)
- Accepted freshman UConn students have a 0.54 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at City College of New York (3.2)
- City College of New York has a higher acceptance rate (58.1%) than UConn (53.9%)
UConn vs. City College of New York Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UConn or City College of New York? 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 City College of New York and UConn.
- The graduation rate at UConn is higher than CUNY City College (83% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Connecticut earn on average $12,200 more per year than City College of New York graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $49,800)
- CUNY City College students graduate with a $10,100 lower median federal student loan debt than UConn graduates. ($11,400 vs. $21,500)
- City College of New York graduates are paying $105 less per month on federal student loans than UConn graduates. ($117 vs. $222)
- More UConn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former City College of New York students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/