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Overview |
UConn | Georgia | ||
| Location | Storrs, CT | Athens, GA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 27,003 | 40,607 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #94 | #164 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uconn.edu | uga.edu | ||
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Costs |
UConn | Georgia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,672 | $9,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,340 | $28,830 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,622 | $10,904 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,985 | $17,180 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,678 | $11,559 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 91% |
Admission |
UConn | Georgia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,894 | 39,320 | ||
| Admitted | 22,293 | 16,729 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.5% | 42.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 37.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1440 | 1220/1420 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UConn | Georgia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UConn | Georgia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,000 | $56,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $19,146 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $197 |
Diversity |
UConn | Georgia | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
UConn | Georgia | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 25% | ||
Campus |
UConn | Georgia | ||
| 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 Georgia is larger than than UConn based on total student enrollment (40,607 students vs. 27,003 students)
UConn vs. Georgia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UConn or Georgia?
- University of Connecticut is 60.1% more expensive to attend than Georgia for in-state tuition ($15,672.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33% higher at UConn than University of Georgia ($38,340.00 vs. $28,830.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Georgia than UConn ($17,180 vs. $23,985)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Georgia are 24.9% lower than costs at University of Connecticut ($10,904 vs. $13,622)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Georgia than University of Connecticut (91% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Connecticut students is 27% larger than aid received University of Georgia ($14,678 vs. $11,559)
UConn vs. Georgia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UConn or Georgia? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Georgia or UConn .
- The average SAT score at University of Georgia (1252) is 2 points higher than at UConn (1250)
- Incoming UConn students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Georgia (28)
- Accepted freshman Georgia students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at UConn (3.74)
- UConn has a higher acceptance rate (54.5%) than Georgia (42.5%)
UConn vs. Georgia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UConn or Georgia? 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 Georgia and UConn.
- The graduation rate at UConn is higher than University of Georgia (83% vs. 82%)
- Graduates from University of Connecticut earn on average $5,600 more per year than Georgia graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $56,400)
- University of Georgia students graduate with a $2,354 lower median federal student loan debt than UConn graduates. ($19,146 vs. $21,500)
- Georgia graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than UConn graduates. ($197 vs. $222)
- More UConn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Georgia students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/