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Overview |
UConn | EC | ||
| Location | Storrs, CT | Elmira, NY | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 27,364 | 657 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #100 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uconn.edu | elmira.edu | ||
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Costs |
UConn | EC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,332 | $36,152 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,000 | $36,152 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,996 | $13,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,324 | $24,551 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,989 | $26,386 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 100% |
Admission |
UConn | EC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 46,645 | 2,109 | ||
| Admitted | 25,164 | 1,915 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.9% | 90.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 8.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1210/1420 | 1116/1332 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
UConn | EC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UConn | EC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,000 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $279 |
Diversity |
UConn | EC | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 4% |
Students |
UConn | EC | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 29% | ||
Campus |
UConn | EC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Connecticut is larger than than EC based on total student enrollment (27,364 students vs. 657 students)
UConn vs. EC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UConn or EC?
- Elmira College is 121.4% more expensive to attend than UConn for in-state tuition ($36,152.00 vs. $16,332.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.9% higher at UConn than Elmira College ($39,000.00 vs. $36,152.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Connecticut than EC ($22,324 vs. $24,551)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elmira College are 0% lower than costs at University of Connecticut ($13,990 vs. $13,996)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Elmira College than University of Connecticut (100% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Elmira College students is 55.3% larger than aid received University of Connecticut ($26,386 vs. $16,989)
UConn vs. EC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UConn or EC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between EC or UConn .
- Accepted freshman UConn students have a 0.52 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at EC (3.22)
- EC has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than UConn (53.9%)
UConn vs. EC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UConn or EC? 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 EC and UConn.
- The graduation rate at UConn is higher than Elmira College (83% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from University of Connecticut earn on average $16,000 more per year than EC graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $46,000)
- University of Connecticut students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than EC graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- UConn graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than EC graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More UConn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former EC students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/