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Overview |
UConn | Miami | ||
| Location | Storrs, CT | Oxford, OH | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 27,003 | 19,107 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #94 | #281 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uconn.edu | muohio.edu | ||
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Costs |
UConn | Miami | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,672 | $14,342 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,340 | $35,371 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,622 | $15,824 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,985 | $23,031 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,678 | $14,752 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 92% |
Admission |
UConn | Miami | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,894 | 30,367 | ||
| Admitted | 22,293 | 26,699 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.5% | 87.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 26/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1440 | 1200/1390 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
UConn | Miami | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UConn | Miami | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,000 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $24,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $255 |
Diversity |
UConn | Miami | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
UConn | Miami | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 36% | ||
Campus |
UConn | Miami | ||
| 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 Connecticut is larger than than Miami based on total student enrollment (27,003 students vs. 19,107 students)
UConn vs. Miami Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UConn or Miami?
- University of Connecticut is 9.3% more expensive to attend than Miami for in-state tuition ($15,672.00 vs. $14,342.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.4% higher at UConn than Miami University ($38,340.00 vs. $35,371.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Miami University than UConn ($23,031 vs. $23,985)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Connecticut are 16.2% lower than costs at Miami University ($13,622 vs. $15,824)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Miami University than University of Connecticut (92% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Miami University students is 0.5% larger than aid received University of Connecticut ($14,752 vs. $14,678)
UConn vs. Miami Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UConn or Miami? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Miami or UConn .
- The average SAT score at Miami University (1259) is 9 points higher than at UConn (1250)
- Incoming UConn students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Miami (28)
- Accepted freshman Miami students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at UConn (3.74)
- Miami has a higher acceptance rate (87.9%) than UConn (54.5%)
UConn vs. Miami Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UConn or Miami? 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 Miami and UConn.
- The graduation rate at UConn is higher than Miami University (83% vs. 81%)
- Graduates from University of Connecticut earn on average $7,700 more per year than Miami graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $54,300)
- University of Connecticut students graduate with a $3,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Miami graduates. ($21,500 vs. $24,750)
- UConn graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than Miami graduates. ($222 vs. $255)
- More UConn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Miami students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/