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Overview |
UConn | UD | ||
| Location | Storrs, CT | Newark, DE | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 27,003 | 24,039 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #94 | #151 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uconn.edu | udel.edu | ||
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Costs |
UConn | UD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,672 | $13,370 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,340 | $35,890 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,622 | $14,234 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,985 | $18,044 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,678 | $12,375 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 88% |
Admission |
UConn | UD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,894 | 35,362 | ||
| Admitted | 22,293 | 26,101 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.5% | 73.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.94 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1440 | 1190/1360 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
UConn | UD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UConn | UD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 78% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,000 | $61,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $24,203 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $250 |
Diversity |
UConn | UD | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
UConn | UD | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 65% | ||
Campus |
UConn | UD | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Connecticut is larger than than UD based on total student enrollment (27,003 students vs. 24,039 students)
UConn vs. UD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UConn or UD?
- University of Connecticut is 17.2% more expensive to attend than UD for in-state tuition ($15,672.00 vs. $13,370.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.8% higher at UConn than University of Delaware ($38,340.00 vs. $35,890.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Delaware than UConn ($18,044 vs. $23,985)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Connecticut are 4.5% lower than costs at University of Delaware ($13,622 vs. $14,234)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Delaware than University of Connecticut (88% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Connecticut students is 18.6% larger than aid received University of Delaware ($14,678 vs. $12,375)
UConn vs. UD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UConn or UD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UD or UConn .
- The average SAT score at University of Connecticut (1250) is 52 points higher than at UD (1198)
- Incoming UConn students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at UD (27)
- Accepted freshman UD students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at UConn (3.74)
- UD has a higher acceptance rate (73.8%) than UConn (54.5%)
UConn vs. UD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UConn or UD? 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 UD and UConn.
- The graduation rate at UConn is higher than University of Delaware (83% vs. 78%)
- Graduates from University of Connecticut earn on average $700 more per year than UD graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $61,300)
- University of Connecticut students graduate with a $2,703 lower median federal student loan debt than UD graduates. ($21,500 vs. $24,203)
- UConn graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than UD graduates. ($222 vs. $250)
- More UD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UConn students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/