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Overview |
UConn | Utah | ||
| Location | Storrs, CT | Salt Lake City, UT | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 27,003 | 34,734 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #94 | #237 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uconn.edu | utah.edu | ||
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Costs |
UConn | Utah | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,672 | $8,175 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,340 | $28,697 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,622 | $11,437 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,985 | $12,399 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,678 | $9,696 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 99% |
Admission |
UConn | Utah | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,894 | 21,072 | ||
| Admitted | 22,293 | 18,781 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.5% | 89.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 29.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1440 | 1190/1390 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UConn | Utah | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UConn | Utah | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,000 | $61,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $155 |
Diversity |
UConn | Utah | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
UConn | Utah | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 36% | ||
Campus |
UConn | Utah | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Utah is larger than than UConn based on total student enrollment (34,734 students vs. 27,003 students)
UConn vs. Utah Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UConn or Utah?
- University of Connecticut is 91.7% more expensive to attend than Utah for in-state tuition ($15,672.00 vs. $8,175.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.6% higher at UConn than University of Utah ($38,340.00 vs. $28,697.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Utah than UConn ($12,399 vs. $23,985)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Utah are 19.1% lower than costs at University of Connecticut ($11,437 vs. $13,622)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Utah than University of Connecticut (99% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Connecticut students is 51.4% larger than aid received University of Utah ($14,678 vs. $9,696)
UConn vs. Utah Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UConn or Utah? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Utah or UConn .
- The average SAT score at University of Connecticut (1250) is 120 points higher than at Utah (1130)
- Incoming UConn students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Utah (25)
- Accepted freshman UConn students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Utah (3.64)
- Utah has a higher acceptance rate (89.1%) than UConn (54.5%)
UConn vs. Utah Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UConn or Utah? 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 Utah and UConn.
- The graduation rate at UConn is higher than University of Utah (83% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from University of Connecticut earn on average $700 more per year than Utah graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $61,300)
- University of Utah students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than UConn graduates. ($15,000 vs. $21,500)
- Utah graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than UConn graduates. ($155 vs. $222)
- More UConn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Utah students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/