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Overview |
UConn | University of Scranton | ||
| Location | Storrs, CT | Scranton, PA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 27,003 | 4,731 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #94 | #217 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uconn.edu | scranton.edu | ||
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Costs |
UConn | University of Scranton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,672 | $49,912 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,340 | $49,912 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,622 | $16,490 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,985 | $35,526 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,678 | $30,218 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 98% |
Admission |
UConn | University of Scranton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,894 | 9,530 | ||
| Admitted | 22,293 | 8,039 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.5% | 84.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1440 | 1150/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UConn | University of Scranton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UConn | University of Scranton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,000 | $62,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $279 |
Diversity |
UConn | University of Scranton | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
UConn | University of Scranton | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 56% | ||
Campus |
UConn | University of Scranton | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Connecticut is larger than than University of Scranton based on total student enrollment (27,003 students vs. 4,731 students)
UConn vs. University of Scranton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UConn or University of Scranton?
- University of Scranton is 218.5% more expensive to attend than UConn for in-state tuition ($49,912.00 vs. $15,672.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.2% higher at University of Scranton than University of Connecticut ($49,912.00 vs. $38,340.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Connecticut than University of Scranton ($23,985 vs. $35,526)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Connecticut are 21.1% lower than costs at University of Scranton ($13,622 vs. $16,490)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Scranton than University of Connecticut (98% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Scranton students is 105.9% larger than aid received University of Connecticut ($30,218 vs. $14,678)
UConn vs. University of Scranton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UConn or University of Scranton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Scranton or UConn .
- The average SAT score at University of Connecticut (1250) is 116 points higher than at University of Scranton (1134)
- Incoming UConn students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at University of Scranton (25)
- Accepted freshman UConn students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at University of Scranton (3.56)
- University of Scranton has a higher acceptance rate (84.4%) than UConn (54.5%)
UConn vs. University of Scranton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UConn or University of Scranton? 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 University of Scranton and UConn.
- The graduation rate at UConn is higher than University of Scranton (83% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from University of Scranton earn on average $100 more per year than UConn graduates after ten years. ($62,100 vs. $62,000)
- University of Connecticut students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Scranton graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- UConn graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than University of Scranton graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More University of Scranton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UConn students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/