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Overview |
UConn | UB | ||
| Location | Storrs, CT | Buffalo, NY | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 27,364 | 31,889 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #100 | #101 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uconn.edu | buffalo.edu | ||
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Costs |
UConn | UB | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,332 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,000 | $26,860 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,996 | $16,754 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,324 | $20,511 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,989 | $9,996 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 74% |
Admission |
UConn | UB | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 46,645 | 38,210 | ||
| Admitted | 25,164 | 26,481 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.9% | 69.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 16.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1420 | 1210/1380 | ||
| 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 | UB | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UConn | UB | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,000 | $58,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $201 |
Diversity |
UConn | UB | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 17% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 19% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 5% |
Students |
UConn | UB | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 3% | ||
Campus |
UConn | UB | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University at Buffalo is larger than than UConn based on total student enrollment (31,889 students vs. 27,364 students)
UConn vs. UB Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UConn or UB?
- University of Connecticut is 131% more expensive to attend than UB for in-state tuition ($16,332.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.2% higher at UConn than University at Buffalo ($39,000.00 vs. $26,860.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University at Buffalo than UConn ($20,511 vs. $22,324)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Connecticut are 19.7% lower than costs at University at Buffalo ($13,996 vs. $16,754)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Connecticut than University at Buffalo (75% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Connecticut students is 70% larger than aid received University at Buffalo ($16,989 vs. $9,996)
UConn vs. UB Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UConn or UB? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UB or UConn .
- The average SAT score at University of Connecticut (1250) is 77 points higher than at UB (1173)
- Incoming UConn students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at UB (27)
- Accepted freshman UB students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at UConn (3.74)
- UB has a higher acceptance rate (69.3%) than UConn (53.9%)
UConn vs. UB Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UConn or UB? 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 UB and UConn.
- The graduation rate at UConn is higher than University at Buffalo (83% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from University of Connecticut earn on average $3,600 more per year than UB graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $58,400)
- University at Buffalo students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than UConn graduates. ($19,500 vs. $21,500)
- UB graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than UConn graduates. ($201 vs. $222)
- More UConn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UB 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/