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Overview |
UConn | URI | ||
| Location | Storrs, CT | Kingston, RI | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 27,364 | 17,351 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #100 | #353 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uconn.edu | uri.edu | ||
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Costs |
UConn | URI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,332 | $14,116 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,000 | $33,512 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,996 | $14,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,324 | $20,964 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,989 | $12,803 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 98% |
Admission |
UConn | URI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 46,645 | 25,391 | ||
| Admitted | 25,164 | 19,568 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.9% | 77.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1420 | 1030/1270 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2026 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
UConn | URI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UConn | URI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,000 | $56,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $23,438 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $242 |
Diversity |
UConn | URI | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 7% |
Students |
UConn | URI | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 39% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 60% | ||
Campus |
UConn | URI | ||
| 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 of Connecticut is larger than than URI based on total student enrollment (27,364 students vs. 17,351 students)
UConn vs. URI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UConn or URI?
- University of Connecticut is 15.7% more expensive to attend than URI for in-state tuition ($16,332.00 vs. $14,116.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.4% higher at UConn than University of Rhode Island ($39,000.00 vs. $33,512.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Rhode Island than UConn ($20,964 vs. $22,324)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Connecticut are 6.5% lower than costs at University of Rhode Island ($13,996 vs. $14,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Rhode Island than University of Connecticut (98% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Connecticut students is 32.7% larger than aid received University of Rhode Island ($16,989 vs. $12,803)
UConn vs. URI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UConn or URI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between URI or UConn .
- The average SAT score at University of Connecticut (1250) is 173 points higher than at URI (1077)
- Incoming UConn students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at URI (24)
- Accepted freshman UConn students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at URI (3.58)
- URI has a higher acceptance rate (77.1%) than UConn (53.9%)
UConn vs. URI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UConn or URI? 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 URI and UConn.
- The graduation rate at UConn is higher than University of Rhode Island (83% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from University of Connecticut earn on average $5,800 more per year than URI graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $56,200)
- University of Connecticut students graduate with a $1,938 lower median federal student loan debt than URI graduates. ($21,500 vs. $23,438)
- UConn graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than URI graduates. ($222 vs. $242)
- More UConn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former URI students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/