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Overview |
UConn | AU | ||
| Location | Storrs, CT | Washington, DC | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 27,003 | 13,885 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #94 | #93 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uconn.edu | american.edu | ||
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Costs |
UConn | AU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,672 | $53,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,340 | $53,070 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,622 | $15,706 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,985 | $41,369 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,678 | $27,138 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 66% |
Admission |
UConn | AU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,894 | 19,510 | ||
| Admitted | 22,293 | 7,926 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.5% | 40.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 22.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1440 | 1290/1430 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
UConn | AU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UConn | AU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,000 | $64,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $24,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $250 |
Diversity |
UConn | AU | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 4% |
Students |
UConn | AU | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 2% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 94% | ||
Campus |
UConn | AU | ||
| 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 AU based on total student enrollment (27,003 students vs. 13,885 students)
UConn vs. AU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UConn or AU?
- American University is 238.6% more expensive to attend than UConn for in-state tuition ($53,070.00 vs. $15,672.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.4% higher at AU than University of Connecticut ($53,070.00 vs. $38,340.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Connecticut than AU ($23,985 vs. $41,369)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Connecticut are 15.3% lower than costs at American University ($13,622 vs. $15,706)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Connecticut than American University (84% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by American University students is 84.9% larger than aid received University of Connecticut ($27,138 vs. $14,678)
UConn vs. AU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UConn or AU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AU or UConn .
- The average SAT score at American University (1252) is 2 points higher than at UConn (1250)
- Incoming UConn students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at AU (28)
- Accepted freshman UConn students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at AU (3.7)
- UConn has a higher acceptance rate (54.5%) than AU (40.6%)
UConn vs. AU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UConn or AU? 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 AU and UConn.
- The graduation rate at UConn is higher than American University (83% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from American University earn on average $2,800 more per year than UConn graduates after ten years. ($64,800 vs. $62,000)
- University of Connecticut students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than AU graduates. ($21,500 vs. $24,250)
- UConn graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than AU graduates. ($222 vs. $250)
- More AU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UConn 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/