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Overview |
UConn | Penn | ||
| Location | Storrs, CT | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 27,003 | 28,201 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #94 | #23 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uconn.edu | upenn.edu | ||
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Costs |
UConn | Penn | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,672 | $56,212 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,340 | $56,212 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,622 | $17,888 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,985 | $26,123 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,678 | $57,175 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 46% |
Admission |
UConn | Penn | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,894 | 54,588 | ||
| Admitted | 22,293 | 3,549 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.5% | 6.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 67.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.95 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 34/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1440 | 1500/1570 | ||
| 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 5, 2025 |
Academics |
UConn | Penn | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UConn | Penn | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 96% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,000 | $123,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $20,633 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $213 |
Diversity |
UConn | Penn | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
UConn | Penn | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 67% | ||
Campus |
UConn | Penn | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Pennsylvania is larger than than UConn based on total student enrollment (28,201 students vs. 27,003 students)
UConn vs. Penn Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UConn or Penn?
- University of Pennsylvania is 258.7% more expensive to attend than UConn for in-state tuition ($56,212.00 vs. $15,672.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.6% higher at Penn than University of Connecticut ($56,212.00 vs. $38,340.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Connecticut than Penn ($23,985 vs. $26,123)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Connecticut are 31.3% lower than costs at University of Pennsylvania ($13,622 vs. $17,888)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Connecticut than University of Pennsylvania (84% vs. 46%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Pennsylvania students is 289.5% larger than aid received University of Connecticut ($57,175 vs. $14,678)
UConn vs. Penn Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UConn or Penn? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn or UConn .
- The average SAT score at University of Pennsylvania (1457) is 207 points higher than at UConn (1250)
- Incoming Penn students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at UConn (29)
- Accepted freshman Penn students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at UConn (3.74)
- UConn has a higher acceptance rate (54.5%) than Penn (6.5%)
UConn vs. Penn Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UConn or Penn? 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 Penn and UConn.
- The graduation rate at Penn is higher than University of Connecticut (96% vs. 83%)
- Graduates from University of Pennsylvania earn on average $61,600 more per year than UConn graduates after ten years. ($123,600 vs. $62,000)
- University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $867 lower median federal student loan debt than UConn graduates. ($20,633 vs. $21,500)
- Penn graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than UConn graduates. ($213 vs. $222)
- More Penn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UConn students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/