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Overview |
Yale | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
| Location | New Haven, CT | Stamford, CT | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,081 | 2,240 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #5 | #639 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | yale.edu | uconn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Yale | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $64,700 | $16,332 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $64,700 | $39,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,180 | $17,498 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,044 | $13,150 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $59,076 | $14,478 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 54% | 75% |
Admission |
Yale | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 51,803 | 7,121 | ||
| Admitted | 2,332 | 5,710 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 4.5% | 80.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 70.4% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.95 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | |||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 16/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1500/1580 | 960/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 2, 2026 |
Academics |
Yale | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Yale | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
| Graduation Rate | 97% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $118,400 | $62,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,500 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $139 | $222 |
Diversity |
Yale | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 30% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 24% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Yale | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
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| % In-State | 6% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 81% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Yale | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Yale University is larger than than University of Connecticut-Stamford based on total student enrollment (15,081 students vs. 2,240 students)
Yale vs. University of Connecticut-Stamford Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Yale or University of Connecticut-Stamford?
- Yale University is 296.2% more expensive to attend than University of Connecticut-Stamford for in-state tuition ($64,700.00 vs. $16,332.00)
- Out of state tuition is 65.9% higher at Yale than University of Connecticut Stamford ($64,700.00 vs. $39,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Connecticut Stamford than Yale ($13,150 vs. $26,044)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Connecticut Stamford are 9.6% lower than costs at Yale University ($17,498 vs. $19,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Connecticut Stamford than Yale University (75% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Yale University students is 308% larger than aid received University of Connecticut Stamford ($59,076 vs. $14,478)
Yale vs. University of Connecticut-Stamford Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Yale or University of Connecticut-Stamford? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Connecticut-Stamford or Yale .
- The average SAT score at Yale University (1498) is 489 points higher than at University of Connecticut-Stamford (1009)
- Incoming Yale students have a 10 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at University of Connecticut-Stamford (23)
- University of Connecticut-Stamford has a higher acceptance rate (80.2%) than Yale (4.5%)
Yale vs. University of Connecticut-Stamford Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Yale or University of Connecticut-Stamford? 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 Connecticut-Stamford and Yale.
- The graduation rate at Yale is higher than University of Connecticut Stamford (97% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Yale University earn on average $56,400 more per year than University of Connecticut-Stamford graduates after ten years. ($118,400 vs. $62,000)
- Yale University students graduate with a $8,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Connecticut-Stamford graduates. ($13,500 vs. $21,500)
- Yale graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than University of Connecticut-Stamford graduates. ($139 vs. $222)
- More Yale graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Connecticut-Stamford 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/