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Overview |
UConn | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
| Location | Storrs, CT | Rochester, MN | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 27,003 | 630 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #94 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uconn.edu | umn.edu | ||
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Costs |
UConn | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,672 | $12,808 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,340 | $12,808 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,622 | $12,882 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,985 | $12,613 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,678 | $11,833 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 67% |
Admission |
UConn | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,894 | 1,198 | ||
| Admitted | 22,293 | 859 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.5% | 71.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 22.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1440 | 1058/1331 | ||
| 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 31, 2024 |
Academics |
UConn | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UConn | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,000 | $58,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $20,185 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $208 |
Diversity |
UConn | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 20% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 80% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
UConn | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 21% | ||
Campus |
UConn | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Connecticut is larger than than University of Minnesota-Rochester based on total student enrollment (27,003 students vs. 630 students)
UConn vs. University of Minnesota-Rochester Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UConn or University of Minnesota-Rochester?
- University of Connecticut is 22.4% more expensive to attend than University of Minnesota-Rochester for in-state tuition ($15,672.00 vs. $12,808.00)
- Out of state tuition is 199.3% higher at UConn than University of Minnesota Rochester ($38,340.00 vs. $12,808.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Minnesota Rochester than UConn ($12,613 vs. $23,985)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Minnesota Rochester are 5.7% lower than costs at University of Connecticut ($12,882 vs. $13,622)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Connecticut than University of Minnesota Rochester (84% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Connecticut students is 24% larger than aid received University of Minnesota Rochester ($14,678 vs. $11,833)
UConn vs. University of Minnesota-Rochester Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UConn or University of Minnesota-Rochester? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Minnesota-Rochester or UConn .
- The average SAT score at University of Connecticut (1250) is 140 points higher than at University of Minnesota-Rochester (1110)
- Incoming UConn students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at University of Minnesota-Rochester (24)
- University of Minnesota-Rochester has a higher acceptance rate (71.7%) than UConn (54.5%)
UConn vs. University of Minnesota-Rochester Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UConn or University of Minnesota-Rochester? 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 Minnesota-Rochester and UConn.
- Graduates from University of Connecticut earn on average $3,800 more per year than University of Minnesota-Rochester graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $58,200)
- University of Minnesota Rochester students graduate with a $1,315 lower median federal student loan debt than UConn graduates. ($20,185 vs. $21,500)
- University of Minnesota-Rochester graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than UConn graduates. ($208 vs. $222)
- More UConn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Minnesota-Rochester students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/