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Overview |
UConn | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Location | Storrs, CT | Albany, NY | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 27,364 | 16,880 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #100 | #242 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uconn.edu | albany.edu | ||
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Costs |
UConn | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,332 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,000 | $25,660 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,996 | $16,182 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,324 | $19,165 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,989 | $9,747 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 93% |
Admission |
UConn | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 46,645 | 30,740 | ||
| Admitted | 25,164 | 21,477 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.9% | 69.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 22/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1420 | 1120/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2026 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
UConn | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UConn | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,000 | $55,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $21,065 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $217 |
Diversity |
UConn | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
UConn | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 4% | ||
Campus |
UConn | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| 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
- University of Connecticut is larger than than University at Albany- SUNY based on total student enrollment (27,364 students vs. 16,880 students)
UConn vs. University at Albany- SUNY Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UConn or University at Albany- SUNY?
- University of Connecticut is 131% more expensive to attend than University at Albany- SUNY for in-state tuition ($16,332.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52% higher at UConn than SUNY at Albany ($39,000.00 vs. $25,660.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Albany than UConn ($19,165 vs. $22,324)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Connecticut are 15.6% lower than costs at SUNY at Albany ($13,996 vs. $16,182)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY at Albany than University of Connecticut (93% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Connecticut students is 74.3% larger than aid received SUNY at Albany ($16,989 vs. $9,747)
UConn vs. University at Albany- SUNY Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UConn or University at Albany- SUNY? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University at Albany- SUNY or UConn .
- The average SAT score at University of Connecticut (1250) is 159 points higher than at University at Albany- SUNY (1091)
- Incoming UConn students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at University at Albany- SUNY (24)
- Accepted freshman UConn students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at University at Albany- SUNY (3.3)
- University at Albany- SUNY has a higher acceptance rate (69.9%) than UConn (53.9%)
UConn vs. University at Albany- SUNY Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UConn or University at Albany- SUNY? 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 University at Albany- SUNY and UConn.
- The graduation rate at UConn is higher than SUNY at Albany (83% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from University of Connecticut earn on average $6,200 more per year than University at Albany- SUNY graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $55,800)
- SUNY at Albany students graduate with a $435 lower median federal student loan debt than UConn graduates. ($21,065 vs. $21,500)
- University at Albany- SUNY graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than UConn graduates. ($217 vs. $222)
- More UConn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University at Albany- SUNY 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/