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Overview |
UConn | USJ | ||
| Location | Storrs, CT | West Hartford, CT | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 27,364 | 1,939 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #100 | #372 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uconn.edu | usj.edu | ||
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Costs |
UConn | USJ | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,332 | $45,608 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,000 | $45,608 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,996 | $13,590 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,324 | $27,558 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,989 | $29,098 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 98% |
Admission |
UConn | USJ | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 46,645 | 1,778 | ||
| Admitted | 25,164 | 1,416 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.9% | 79.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 12.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1210/1420 | 960/1250 | ||
| 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 | USJ | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UConn | USJ | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,000 | $51,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $279 |
Diversity |
UConn | USJ | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 6% |
Students |
UConn | USJ | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 22% | ||
Campus |
UConn | USJ | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Connecticut is larger than than USJ based on total student enrollment (27,364 students vs. 1,939 students)
UConn vs. USJ Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UConn or USJ?
- University of Saint Joseph is 179.3% more expensive to attend than UConn for in-state tuition ($45,608.00 vs. $16,332.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.9% higher at USJ than University of Connecticut ($45,608.00 vs. $39,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Connecticut than USJ ($22,324 vs. $27,558)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Saint Joseph are 3% lower than costs at University of Connecticut ($13,590 vs. $13,996)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Saint Joseph than University of Connecticut (98% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Saint Joseph students is 71.3% larger than aid received University of Connecticut ($29,098 vs. $16,989)
UConn vs. USJ Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UConn or USJ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USJ or UConn .
- The average SAT score at University of Connecticut (1250) is 318 points higher than at USJ (932)
- Incoming UConn students have a 10 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at USJ (19)
- Accepted freshman UConn students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at USJ (3.46)
- USJ has a higher acceptance rate (79.6%) than UConn (53.9%)
UConn vs. USJ Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UConn or USJ? 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 USJ and UConn.
- The graduation rate at UConn is higher than University of Saint Joseph (83% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from University of Connecticut earn on average $10,800 more per year than USJ graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $51,200)
- University of Connecticut students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than USJ graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- UConn graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than USJ graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More UConn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USJ students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/