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Overview |
UConn | Purchase College | ||
| Location | Storrs, CT | Purchase, NY | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 27,003 | 3,182 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #94 | #319 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uconn.edu | purchase.edu | ||
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Costs |
UConn | Purchase College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,672 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,340 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,622 | $14,948 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,985 | $19,434 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,678 | $10,312 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 73% |
Admission |
UConn | Purchase College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,894 | 5,747 | ||
| Admitted | 22,293 | 4,292 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.5% | 74.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 16% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 29/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1440 | 1190/1350 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 | Jul 1, 2024 |
Academics |
UConn | Purchase College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UConn | Purchase College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,000 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $232 |
Diversity |
UConn | Purchase College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 7% |
Students |
UConn | Purchase College | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 14% | ||
Campus |
UConn | Purchase College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Connecticut is larger than than Purchase College based on total student enrollment (27,003 students vs. 3,182 students)
UConn vs. Purchase College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UConn or Purchase College?
- University of Connecticut is 121.7% more expensive to attend than Purchase College for in-state tuition ($15,672.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 125.8% higher at UConn than SUNY at Purchase College ($38,340.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Purchase College than UConn ($19,434 vs. $23,985)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Connecticut are 9.7% lower than costs at SUNY at Purchase College ($13,622 vs. $14,948)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Connecticut than SUNY at Purchase College (84% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Connecticut students is 42.3% larger than aid received SUNY at Purchase College ($14,678 vs. $10,312)
UConn vs. Purchase College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UConn or Purchase College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Purchase College or UConn .
- The average SAT score at University of Connecticut (1250) is 168 points higher than at Purchase College (1082)
- Incoming UConn students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Purchase College (25)
- Accepted freshman UConn students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Purchase College (3.37)
- Purchase College has a higher acceptance rate (74.7%) than UConn (54.5%)
UConn vs. Purchase College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UConn or Purchase College? 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 Purchase College and UConn.
- The graduation rate at UConn is higher than SUNY at Purchase College (83% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from University of Connecticut earn on average $21,800 more per year than Purchase College graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $40,200)
- University of Connecticut students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Purchase College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $22,500)
- UConn graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Purchase College graduates. ($222 vs. $232)
- More UConn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Purchase College students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/