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UMass BU Penn State UVM Binghamton University Barnard Cornell Fordham Georgetown Carnegie Mellon USC Northeastern| University of Connecticut | New York University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UConn | NYU | ||
| Location | Storrs, CT | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 27,364 | 57,335 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #100 | #39 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uconn.edu | nyu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UConn | NYU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,332 | $60,438 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,000 | $60,438 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,996 | $22,786 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,324 | $30,730 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,989 | $48,269 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 41% |
Admission |
UConn | NYU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 46,645 | 113,578 | ||
| Admitted | 25,164 | 10,693 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.9% | 9.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 54.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 33/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1420 | 1480/1570 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
UConn | NYU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UConn | NYU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,000 | $76,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $240 |
Diversity |
UConn | NYU | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 20% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 28% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 34% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 17% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 8% |
Students |
UConn | NYU | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 50% | ||
Campus |
UConn | NYU | ||
| 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
- New York University is larger than than UConn based on total student enrollment (57,335 students vs. 27,364 students)
UConn vs. NYU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UConn or NYU?
- New York University is 270.1% more expensive to attend than UConn for in-state tuition ($60,438.00 vs. $16,332.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55% higher at NYU than University of Connecticut ($60,438.00 vs. $39,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Connecticut than NYU ($22,324 vs. $30,730)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Connecticut are 62.8% lower than costs at New York University ($13,996 vs. $22,786)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Connecticut than New York University (75% vs. 41%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New York University students is 184.1% larger than aid received University of Connecticut ($48,269 vs. $16,989)
UConn vs. NYU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UConn or NYU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NYU or UConn .
- The average SAT score at New York University (1360) is 110 points higher than at UConn (1250)
- Incoming NYU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at UConn (29)
- Accepted freshman NYU students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at UConn (3.74)
- UConn has a higher acceptance rate (53.9%) than NYU (9.4%)
UConn vs. NYU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UConn or NYU? 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 NYU and UConn.
- The graduation rate at NYU is higher than University of Connecticut (86% vs. 83%)
- Graduates from New York University earn on average $14,000 more per year than UConn graduates after ten years. ($76,000 vs. $62,000)
- University of Connecticut students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than NYU graduates. ($21,500 vs. $23,250)
- UConn graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than NYU graduates. ($222 vs. $240)
- More UConn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NYU students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/