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UMass UT Austin Baylor Texas Tech Penn State OU UVM Binghamton University UT Dallas UNT Texas State UH| University of Connecticut | Texas A&M University College Station | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UConn | Texas A&M | ||
| Location | Storrs, CT | College Station, TX | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 27,003 | 74,014 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #94 | #115 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uconn.edu | tamu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UConn | Texas A&M | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,672 | $9,339 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,340 | $36,239 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,622 | $11,550 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,985 | $20,375 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,678 | $12,278 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 59% |
Admission |
UConn | Texas A&M | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,894 | 43,422 | ||
| Admitted | 22,293 | 27,203 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.5% | 62.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 45.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1440 | 1150/1390 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 | Dec 1, 2024 |
Academics |
UConn | Texas A&M | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UConn | Texas A&M | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,000 | $65,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $193 |
Diversity |
UConn | Texas A&M | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
UConn | Texas A&M | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 6% | ||
Campus |
UConn | Texas A&M | ||
| 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
- Texas A&M University College Station is larger than than UConn based on total student enrollment (74,014 students vs. 27,003 students)
UConn vs. Texas A&M Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UConn or Texas A&M?
- University of Connecticut is 67.8% more expensive to attend than Texas A&M for in-state tuition ($15,672.00 vs. $9,339.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.8% higher at UConn than Texas A&M University College Station ($38,340.00 vs. $36,239.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A&M University College Station than UConn ($20,375 vs. $23,985)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas A&M University College Station are 17.9% lower than costs at University of Connecticut ($11,550 vs. $13,622)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Connecticut than Texas A&M University College Station (84% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Connecticut students is 19.5% larger than aid received Texas A&M University College Station ($14,678 vs. $12,278)
UConn vs. Texas A&M Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UConn or Texas A&M? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas A&M or UConn .
- The average SAT score at University of Connecticut (1250) is 38 points higher than at Texas A&M (1212)
- Incoming UConn students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Texas A&M (28)
- Accepted freshman UConn students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Texas A&M (3.68)
- Texas A&M has a higher acceptance rate (62.6%) than UConn (54.5%)
UConn vs. Texas A&M Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UConn or Texas A&M? 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 Texas A&M and UConn.
- The graduation rate at UConn is higher than Texas A&M University College Station (83% vs. 81%)
- Graduates from Texas A&M University College Station earn on average $3,600 more per year than UConn graduates after ten years. ($65,600 vs. $62,000)
- Texas A&M University College Station students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than UConn graduates. ($18,750 vs. $21,500)
- Texas A&M graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than UConn graduates. ($193 vs. $222)
- More Texas A&M graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UConn students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/