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UMass Penn State UVM Binghamton University Dickinson College SUNY Stony Brook Rutgers Gettysburg College University of New Hampshire-Main Campus UD Quinnipiac Northeastern| University of Connecticut | Franklin and Marshall College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UConn | F&M | ||
| Location | Storrs, CT | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 27,003 | 1,990 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #94 | #56 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uconn.edu | fandm.edu | ||
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Costs |
UConn | F&M | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,672 | $65,652 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,340 | $65,652 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,622 | $15,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,985 | $31,135 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,678 | $49,177 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 63% |
Admission |
UConn | F&M | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,894 | 8,923 | ||
| Admitted | 22,293 | 3,233 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.5% | 36.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1440 | 1310/1440 | ||
| 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 | F&M | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UConn | F&M | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,000 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $227 |
Diversity |
UConn | F&M | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 6% |
Students |
UConn | F&M | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 53% | ||
Campus |
UConn | F&M | ||
| 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 F&M based on total student enrollment (27,003 students vs. 1,990 students)
UConn vs. F&M Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UConn or F&M?
- Franklin and Marshall College is 318.9% more expensive to attend than UConn for in-state tuition ($65,652.00 vs. $15,672.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71.2% higher at F&M than University of Connecticut ($65,652.00 vs. $38,340.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Connecticut than F&M ($23,985 vs. $31,135)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Connecticut are 10.4% lower than costs at Franklin and Marshall College ($13,622 vs. $15,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Connecticut than Franklin and Marshall College (84% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin and Marshall College students is 235% larger than aid received University of Connecticut ($49,177 vs. $14,678)
UConn vs. F&M Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UConn or F&M? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between F&M or UConn .
- UConn has a higher acceptance rate (54.5%) than F&M (36.2%)
UConn vs. F&M Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UConn or F&M? 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 F&M and UConn.
- The graduation rate at F&M is higher than University of Connecticut (85% vs. 83%)
- Graduates from University of Connecticut earn on average $100 more per year than F&M graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $61,900)
- University of Connecticut students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than F&M graduates. ($21,500 vs. $22,000)
- UConn graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than F&M graduates. ($222 vs. $227)
- More F&M 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/