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Overview |
UConn | Rutgers | ||
| Location | Storrs, CT | New Brunswick, NJ | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 27,003 | 50,637 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #94 | #112 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uconn.edu | rutgers.edu | ||
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Costs |
UConn | Rutgers | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,672 | $12,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,340 | $30,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,622 | $13,909 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,985 | $17,535 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,678 | $12,785 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 57% |
Admission |
UConn | Rutgers | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,894 | 41,654 | ||
| Admitted | 22,293 | 27,612 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.5% | 66.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 28.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 28/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1440 | 1270/1480 | ||
| 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 | Rutgers | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UConn | Rutgers | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,000 | $66,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $22,215 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $229 |
Diversity |
UConn | Rutgers | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
UConn | Rutgers | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 8% | ||
Campus |
UConn | Rutgers | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rutgers University New Brunswick is larger than than UConn based on total student enrollment (50,637 students vs. 27,003 students)
UConn vs. Rutgers Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UConn or Rutgers?
- University of Connecticut is 21.5% more expensive to attend than Rutgers for in-state tuition ($15,672.00 vs. $12,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.3% higher at UConn than Rutgers University New Brunswick ($38,340.00 vs. $30,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rutgers University New Brunswick than UConn ($17,535 vs. $23,985)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Connecticut are 2.1% lower than costs at Rutgers University New Brunswick ($13,622 vs. $13,909)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Connecticut than Rutgers University New Brunswick (84% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Connecticut students is 14.8% larger than aid received Rutgers University New Brunswick ($14,678 vs. $12,785)
UConn vs. Rutgers Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UConn or Rutgers? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rutgers or UConn .
- The average SAT score at University of Connecticut (1250) is 25 points higher than at Rutgers (1225)
- Accepted freshman UConn students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Rutgers (3.3)
- Rutgers has a higher acceptance rate (66.3%) than UConn (54.5%)
UConn vs. Rutgers Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UConn or Rutgers? 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 Rutgers and UConn.
- The graduation rate at UConn is higher than Rutgers University New Brunswick (83% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Rutgers University New Brunswick earn on average $4,200 more per year than UConn graduates after ten years. ($66,200 vs. $62,000)
- University of Connecticut students graduate with a $715 lower median federal student loan debt than Rutgers graduates. ($21,500 vs. $22,215)
- UConn graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Rutgers graduates. ($222 vs. $229)
- More UConn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rutgers students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/