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Overview |
SUNY Cortland | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
| Location | Cortland, NY | Stamford, CT | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,690 | 2,297 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #399 | #643 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cortland.edu | uconn.edu | ||
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Costs |
SUNY Cortland | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $15,672 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,980 | $38,340 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,620 | $17,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,304 | $13,933 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,369 | $12,528 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 73% | 79% |
Admission |
SUNY Cortland | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,711 | 4,526 | ||
| Admitted | 7,001 | 4,172 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.8% | 92.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.2% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/27 | 18/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1240 | 990/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
SUNY Cortland | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SUNY Cortland | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,300 | $62,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $222 |
Diversity |
SUNY Cortland | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 24% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
SUNY Cortland | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 9% | ||
Campus |
SUNY Cortland | 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
- SUNY College at Cortland is larger than than University of Connecticut-Stamford based on total student enrollment (6,690 students vs. 2,297 students)
SUNY Cortland vs. University of Connecticut-Stamford Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNY Cortland or University of Connecticut-Stamford?
- University of Connecticut Stamford is 121.7% more expensive to attend than SUNY Cortland for in-state tuition ($15,672.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 125.8% higher at University of Connecticut-Stamford than SUNY College at Cortland ($38,340.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Connecticut Stamford than SUNY Cortland ($13,933 vs. $18,304)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY College at Cortland are 26.5% lower than costs at University of Connecticut Stamford ($13,620 vs. $17,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Connecticut Stamford than SUNY College at Cortland (79% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Connecticut Stamford students is 33.7% larger than aid received SUNY College at Cortland ($12,528 vs. $9,369)
SUNY Cortland vs. University of Connecticut-Stamford Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SUNY Cortland 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 SUNY Cortland .
- University of Connecticut-Stamford has a higher acceptance rate (92.2%) than SUNY Cortland (59.8%)
SUNY Cortland vs. University of Connecticut-Stamford Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SUNY Cortland 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 SUNY Cortland.
- The graduation rate at SUNY Cortland is higher than University of Connecticut Stamford (67% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from University of Connecticut Stamford earn on average $14,700 more per year than SUNY Cortland graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $47,300)
- University of Connecticut Stamford and SUNY Cortland graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($21,500 vs. $21,500)
- University of Connecticut Stamford and SUNY Cortland graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($222 vs. $222)
- More University of Connecticut-Stamford graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY Cortland students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/