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Overview |
UConn | Wisconsin | ||
| Location | Storrs, CT | Madison, WI | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 27,003 | 48,956 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #94 | #105 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uconn.edu | wisc.edu | ||
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Costs |
UConn | Wisconsin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,672 | $9,273 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,340 | $37,904 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,622 | $12,894 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,985 | $13,376 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,678 | $11,171 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 47% |
Admission |
UConn | Wisconsin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,894 | 60,214 | ||
| Admitted | 22,293 | 29,539 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.5% | 49.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 29.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.88 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 26/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1440 | 1340/1510 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
UConn | Wisconsin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UConn | Wisconsin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,000 | $64,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $22,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $230 |
Diversity |
UConn | Wisconsin | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
UConn | Wisconsin | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 47% | ||
Campus |
UConn | Wisconsin | ||
| 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 Wisconsin Madison is larger than than UConn based on total student enrollment (48,956 students vs. 27,003 students)
UConn vs. Wisconsin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UConn or Wisconsin?
- University of Connecticut is 69% more expensive to attend than Wisconsin for in-state tuition ($15,672.00 vs. $9,273.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.2% higher at UConn than University of Wisconsin Madison ($38,340.00 vs. $37,904.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Madison than UConn ($13,376 vs. $23,985)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Madison are 5.6% lower than costs at University of Connecticut ($12,894 vs. $13,622)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Connecticut than University of Wisconsin Madison (84% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Connecticut students is 31.4% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Madison ($14,678 vs. $11,171)
UConn vs. Wisconsin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UConn or Wisconsin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wisconsin or UConn .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Madison (1300) is 50 points higher than at UConn (1250)
- Incoming UConn students have at the same average ACT score (29) as students at Wisconsin (29)
- Accepted freshman Wisconsin students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.88) than students at UConn (3.74)
- UConn has a higher acceptance rate (54.5%) than Wisconsin (49.1%)
UConn vs. Wisconsin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UConn or Wisconsin? 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 Wisconsin and UConn.
- The graduation rate at UConn is higher than University of Wisconsin Madison (83% vs. 82%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Madison earn on average $2,800 more per year than UConn graduates after ten years. ($64,800 vs. $62,000)
- University of Connecticut students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Wisconsin graduates. ($21,500 vs. $22,250)
- UConn graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Wisconsin graduates. ($222 vs. $230)
- More Wisconsin 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/