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Overview |
UConn | Wentworth Institute of Technology | ||
| Location | Storrs, CT | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 27,003 | 3,920 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #94 | #394 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uconn.edu | wit.edu | ||
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Costs |
UConn | Wentworth Institute of Technology | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,672 | $38,160 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,340 | $38,160 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,622 | $15,420 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,985 | $37,901 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,678 | $18,237 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 99% |
Admission |
UConn | Wentworth Institute of Technology | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,894 | 5,537 | ||
| Admitted | 22,293 | 5,111 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.5% | 92.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1440 | 1120/1340 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
UConn | Wentworth Institute of Technology | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UConn | Wentworth Institute of Technology | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,000 | $62,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $279 |
Diversity |
UConn | Wentworth Institute of Technology | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 77% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 23% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 12% |
Students |
UConn | Wentworth Institute of Technology | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 29% | ||
Campus |
UConn | Wentworth Institute of Technology | ||
| 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 Wentworth Institute of Technology based on total student enrollment (27,003 students vs. 3,920 students)
UConn vs. Wentworth Institute of Technology Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UConn or Wentworth Institute of Technology?
- Wentworth Institute of Technology is 143.5% more expensive to attend than UConn for in-state tuition ($38,160.00 vs. $15,672.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.5% higher at UConn than Wentworth Institute of Technology ($38,340.00 vs. $38,160.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Connecticut than Wentworth Institute of Technology ($23,985 vs. $37,901)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Connecticut are 13.2% lower than costs at Wentworth Institute of Technology ($13,622 vs. $15,420)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wentworth Institute of Technology than University of Connecticut (99% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wentworth Institute of Technology students is 24.2% larger than aid received University of Connecticut ($18,237 vs. $14,678)
UConn vs. Wentworth Institute of Technology Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UConn or Wentworth Institute of Technology? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wentworth Institute of Technology or UConn .
- The average SAT score at University of Connecticut (1250) is 146 points higher than at Wentworth Institute of Technology (1104)
- Incoming UConn students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Wentworth Institute of Technology (25)
- Accepted freshman UConn students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Wentworth Institute of Technology (3.39)
- Wentworth Institute of Technology has a higher acceptance rate (92.3%) than UConn (54.5%)
UConn vs. Wentworth Institute of Technology Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UConn or Wentworth Institute of Technology? 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 Wentworth Institute of Technology and UConn.
- The graduation rate at UConn is higher than Wentworth Institute of Technology (83% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Wentworth Institute of Technology earn on average $300 more per year than UConn graduates after ten years. ($62,300 vs. $62,000)
- University of Connecticut students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Wentworth Institute of Technology graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- UConn graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Wentworth Institute of Technology graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Wentworth Institute of Technology 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/