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Overview |
UConn | Harvard | ||
| Location | Storrs, CT | Cambridge, MA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 27,364 | 30,386 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #100 | #4 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uconn.edu | harvard.edu | ||
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Costs |
UConn | Harvard | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,332 | $54,269 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,000 | $54,269 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,996 | $20,374 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,324 | $17,900 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,989 | $64,942 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 57% |
Admission |
UConn | Harvard | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 46,645 | 56,937 | ||
| Admitted | 25,164 | 1,965 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.9% | 3.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 83.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 34/36 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1420 | 1500/1580 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2026 | Jan 1, 2026 |
Academics |
UConn | Harvard | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UConn | Harvard | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 97% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,000 | $136,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $6,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $67 |
Diversity |
UConn | Harvard | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 38% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 44% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
UConn | Harvard | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 15% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 70% | ||
Campus |
UConn | Harvard | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Harvard University is larger than than UConn based on total student enrollment (30,386 students vs. 27,364 students)
UConn vs. Harvard Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UConn or Harvard?
- Harvard University is 232.3% more expensive to attend than UConn for in-state tuition ($54,269.00 vs. $16,332.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.2% higher at Harvard than University of Connecticut ($54,269.00 vs. $39,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Harvard University than UConn ($17,900 vs. $22,324)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Connecticut are 45.6% lower than costs at Harvard University ($13,996 vs. $20,374)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Connecticut than Harvard University (75% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Harvard University students is 282.3% larger than aid received University of Connecticut ($64,942 vs. $16,989)
UConn vs. Harvard Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UConn or Harvard? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Harvard or UConn .
- The average SAT score at Harvard University (1497) is 247 points higher than at UConn (1250)
- Incoming Harvard students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (34) than students at UConn (29)
- Accepted freshman Harvard students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at UConn (3.74)
- UConn has a higher acceptance rate (53.9%) than Harvard (3.5%)
UConn vs. Harvard Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UConn or Harvard? 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 Harvard and UConn.
- The graduation rate at Harvard is higher than University of Connecticut (97% vs. 83%)
- Graduates from Harvard University earn on average $74,700 more per year than UConn graduates after ten years. ($136,700 vs. $62,000)
- Harvard University students graduate with a $15,000 lower median federal student loan debt than UConn graduates. ($6,500 vs. $21,500)
- Harvard graduates are paying $155 less per month on federal student loans than UConn graduates. ($67 vs. $222)
- More UConn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Harvard students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/