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Overview |
UConn | Vassar | ||
| Location | Storrs, CT | Poughkeepsie, NY | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 27,003 | 2,459 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #94 | #47 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uconn.edu | vassar.edu | ||
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Costs |
UConn | Vassar | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,672 | $63,840 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,340 | $63,840 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,622 | $16,560 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,985 | $30,603 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,678 | $50,193 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 57% |
Admission |
UConn | Vassar | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,894 | 11,412 | ||
| Admitted | 22,293 | 2,129 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.5% | 18.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 32% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1440 | 1430/1535 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UConn | Vassar | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UConn | Vassar | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,000 | $58,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 92% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $15,780 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $163 |
Diversity |
UConn | Vassar | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
UConn | Vassar | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 24% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 69% | ||
Campus |
UConn | Vassar | ||
| 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 Vassar based on total student enrollment (27,003 students vs. 2,459 students)
UConn vs. Vassar Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UConn or Vassar?
- Vassar College is 307.4% more expensive to attend than UConn for in-state tuition ($63,840.00 vs. $15,672.00)
- Out of state tuition is 66.5% higher at Vassar than University of Connecticut ($63,840.00 vs. $38,340.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Connecticut than Vassar ($23,985 vs. $30,603)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Connecticut are 21.6% lower than costs at Vassar College ($13,622 vs. $16,560)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Connecticut than Vassar College (84% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Vassar College students is 242% larger than aid received University of Connecticut ($50,193 vs. $14,678)
UConn vs. Vassar Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UConn or Vassar? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Vassar or UConn .
- The average SAT score at Vassar College (1405) is 155 points higher than at UConn (1250)
- Incoming Vassar students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at UConn (29)
- Accepted freshman Vassar students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at UConn (3.74)
- UConn has a higher acceptance rate (54.5%) than Vassar (18.7%)
UConn vs. Vassar Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UConn or Vassar? 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 Vassar and UConn.
- The graduation rate at Vassar is higher than University of Connecticut (91% vs. 83%)
- Graduates from University of Connecticut earn on average $3,600 more per year than Vassar graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $58,400)
- Vassar College students graduate with a $5,720 lower median federal student loan debt than UConn graduates. ($15,780 vs. $21,500)
- Vassar graduates are paying $59 less per month on federal student loans than UConn graduates. ($163 vs. $222)
- More Vassar graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UConn students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/