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Overview |
UConn | IU | ||
| Location | Storrs, CT | Bloomington, IN | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 27,003 | 47,005 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #94 | #200 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uconn.edu | iub.edu | ||
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Costs |
UConn | IU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,672 | $10,012 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,340 | $37,685 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,622 | $12,228 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,985 | $16,234 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,678 | $10,336 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 74% |
Admission |
UConn | IU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,894 | 50,080 | ||
| Admitted | 22,293 | 41,272 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.5% | 82.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 23.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1440 | 1180/1400 | ||
| 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 | IU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UConn | IU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,000 | $56,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $232 |
Diversity |
UConn | IU | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
UConn | IU | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 42% | ||
Campus |
UConn | IU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Indiana University Bloomington is larger than than UConn based on total student enrollment (47,005 students vs. 27,003 students)
UConn vs. IU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UConn or IU?
- University of Connecticut is 56.5% more expensive to attend than IU for in-state tuition ($15,672.00 vs. $10,012.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.7% higher at UConn than Indiana University Bloomington ($38,340.00 vs. $37,685.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Bloomington than UConn ($16,234 vs. $23,985)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University Bloomington are 11.4% lower than costs at University of Connecticut ($12,228 vs. $13,622)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Connecticut than Indiana University Bloomington (84% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Connecticut students is 42% larger than aid received Indiana University Bloomington ($14,678 vs. $10,336)
UConn vs. IU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UConn or IU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IU or UConn .
- The average SAT score at University of Connecticut (1250) is 51 points higher than at IU (1199)
- Incoming UConn students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at IU (27)
- Accepted freshman UConn students have at the same average high school GPA (3.74) as students at IU (3.74)
- IU has a higher acceptance rate (82.4%) than UConn (54.5%)
UConn vs. IU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UConn or IU? 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 IU and UConn.
- The graduation rate at UConn is higher than Indiana University Bloomington (83% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from University of Connecticut earn on average $5,800 more per year than IU graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $56,200)
- University of Connecticut students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than IU graduates. ($21,500 vs. $22,500)
- UConn graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than IU graduates. ($222 vs. $232)
- More UConn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU 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/