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Overview |
ASU | UConn | ||
| Location | Tempe, AZ | Storrs, CT | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 80,065 | 27,003 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #389 | #94 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | asu.edu | uconn.edu | ||
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Costs |
ASU | UConn | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,978 | $15,672 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,952 | $38,340 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,718 | $13,622 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,808 | $23,985 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,381 | $14,678 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 84% |
Admission |
ASU | UConn | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 68,789 | 40,894 | ||
| Admitted | 61,739 | 22,293 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.8% | 54.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.5% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 28/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1320 | 1220/1440 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
ASU | UConn | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ASU | UConn | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 83% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,600 | $62,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,278 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $209 | $222 |
Diversity |
ASU | UConn | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
ASU | UConn | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 34% | ||
Campus |
ASU | UConn | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Arizona State University is larger than than UConn based on total student enrollment (80,065 students vs. 27,003 students)
ASU vs. UConn Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ASU or UConn?
- University of Connecticut is 42.8% more expensive to attend than ASU for in-state tuition ($15,672.00 vs. $10,978.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28% higher at UConn than Arizona State University ($38,340.00 vs. $29,952.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arizona State University than UConn ($14,808 vs. $23,985)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Connecticut are 8% lower than costs at Arizona State University ($13,622 vs. $14,718)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arizona State University than University of Connecticut (89% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Connecticut students is 18.6% larger than aid received Arizona State University ($14,678 vs. $12,381)
ASU vs. UConn Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ASU or UConn? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UConn or ASU .
- The average SAT score at University of Connecticut (1250) is 92 points higher than at ASU (1158)
- Incoming UConn students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at ASU (26)
- Accepted freshman UConn students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at ASU (3.54)
- ASU has a higher acceptance rate (89.8%) than UConn (54.5%)
ASU vs. UConn Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ASU or UConn? 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 UConn and ASU.
- The graduation rate at UConn is higher than Arizona State University (83% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from University of Connecticut earn on average $9,400 more per year than ASU graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $52,600)
- Arizona State University students graduate with a $1,222 lower median federal student loan debt than UConn graduates. ($20,278 vs. $21,500)
- ASU graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than UConn graduates. ($209 vs. $222)
- More UConn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ASU 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/