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Overview |
EMU | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
| Location | Harrisonburg, VA | Stamford, CT | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,334 | 2,297 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #215 | #643 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Mennonite Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emu.edu | uconn.edu | ||
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Costs |
EMU | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,590 | $15,672 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,590 | $38,340 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,240 | $17,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,783 | $13,933 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,460 | $12,528 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 79% |
Admission |
EMU | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,144 | 4,526 | ||
| Admitted | 1,138 | 4,172 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.5% | 92.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.8% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/34 | 18/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1590 | 990/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
EMU | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EMU | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,900 | $62,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,450 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $222 |
Diversity |
EMU | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 24% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
EMU | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 9% | ||
Campus |
EMU | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Connecticut Stamford is larger than than EMU based on total student enrollment (2,297 students vs. 1,334 students)
EMU vs. University of Connecticut-Stamford Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EMU or University of Connecticut-Stamford?
- Eastern Mennonite University is 159% more expensive to attend than University of Connecticut-Stamford for in-state tuition ($40,590.00 vs. $15,672.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.9% higher at EMU than University of Connecticut Stamford ($40,590.00 vs. $38,340.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Connecticut Stamford than EMU ($13,933 vs. $23,783)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Mennonite University are 40.8% lower than costs at University of Connecticut Stamford ($12,240 vs. $17,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Mennonite University than University of Connecticut Stamford (96% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Mennonite University students is 143.1% larger than aid received University of Connecticut Stamford ($30,460 vs. $12,528)
EMU vs. University of Connecticut-Stamford Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, EMU 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 EMU .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Mennonite University (1009) is the same at University of Connecticut-Stamford (1009)
- Incoming University of Connecticut-Stamford students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at EMU (22)
- EMU has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than University of Connecticut-Stamford (92.2%)
EMU vs. University of Connecticut-Stamford Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EMU 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 EMU.
- The graduation rate at EMU is higher than University of Connecticut Stamford (66% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from University of Connecticut Stamford earn on average $18,100 more per year than EMU graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $43,900)
- University of Connecticut Stamford students graduate with a $1,950 lower median federal student loan debt than EMU graduates. ($21,500 vs. $23,450)
- University of Connecticut-Stamford graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than EMU graduates. ($222 vs. $242)
- More EMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Connecticut-Stamford students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/