Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
UMass Penn State UVM Binghamton University SUNY Stony Brook Rutgers University of New Hampshire-Main Campus UD Quinnipiac Northeastern Fairfield University Pitt| University of Connecticut | Gordon College | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
UConn | Gordon College | ||
| Location | Storrs, CT | Wenham, MA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 27,364 | 1,610 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #100 | #343 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uconn.edu | gordon.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
UConn | Gordon College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,332 | $27,000 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,996 | $12,650 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,324 | $25,250 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,989 | $15,740 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 100% |
Admission |
UConn | Gordon College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 46,645 | 2,579 | ||
| Admitted | 25,164 | 1,516 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.9% | 58.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 21.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 26/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1420 | 1168/1370 | ||
| 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 | Gordon College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
UConn | Gordon College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,000 | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $279 |
Diversity |
UConn | Gordon College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 15% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
UConn | Gordon College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 58% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 58% | ||
Campus |
UConn | Gordon College | ||
| 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 Gordon College based on total student enrollment (27,364 students vs. 1,610 students)
UConn vs. Gordon College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UConn or Gordon College?
- Gordon College is 65.3% more expensive to attend than UConn for in-state tuition ($27,000.00 vs. $16,332.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.4% higher at UConn than Gordon College ($39,000.00 vs. $27,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Connecticut than Gordon College ($22,324 vs. $25,250)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gordon College are 10.6% lower than costs at University of Connecticut ($12,650 vs. $13,996)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gordon College than University of Connecticut (100% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Connecticut students is 7.9% larger than aid received Gordon College ($16,989 vs. $15,740)
UConn vs. Gordon College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UConn or Gordon College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gordon College or UConn .
- The average SAT score at University of Connecticut (1250) is 138 points higher than at Gordon College (1112)
- Incoming UConn students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Gordon College (26)
- Accepted freshman UConn students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Gordon College (3.58)
- Gordon College has a higher acceptance rate (58.8%) than UConn (53.9%)
UConn vs. Gordon College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UConn or Gordon College? 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 Gordon College and UConn.
- The graduation rate at UConn is higher than Gordon College (83% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from University of Connecticut earn on average $16,700 more per year than Gordon College graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $45,300)
- University of Connecticut students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Gordon College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- UConn graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Gordon College graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Gordon College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UConn students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/