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Overview |
UConn | ISU | ||
| Location | Storrs, CT | Ames, IA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 27,003 | 29,969 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #94 | #352 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uconn.edu | iastate.edu | ||
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Costs |
UConn | ISU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,672 | $8,678 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,340 | $25,162 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,622 | $9,358 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,985 | $15,310 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,678 | $11,043 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 80% |
Admission |
UConn | ISU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,894 | 21,919 | ||
| Admitted | 22,293 | 19,776 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.5% | 90.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 29% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1440 | 1090/1350 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
UConn | ISU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UConn | ISU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,000 | $53,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $23,868 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $246 |
Diversity |
UConn | ISU | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 5% |
Students |
UConn | ISU | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 45% | ||
Campus |
UConn | ISU | ||
| 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
- Iowa State University is larger than than UConn based on total student enrollment (29,969 students vs. 27,003 students)
UConn vs. ISU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UConn or ISU?
- University of Connecticut is 80.6% more expensive to attend than ISU for in-state tuition ($15,672.00 vs. $8,678.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.4% higher at UConn than Iowa State University ($38,340.00 vs. $25,162.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Iowa State University than UConn ($15,310 vs. $23,985)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Iowa State University are 45.6% lower than costs at University of Connecticut ($9,358 vs. $13,622)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Connecticut than Iowa State University (84% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Connecticut students is 32.9% larger than aid received Iowa State University ($14,678 vs. $11,043)
UConn vs. ISU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UConn or ISU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ISU or UConn .
- The average SAT score at University of Connecticut (1250) is 108 points higher than at ISU (1142)
- Incoming UConn students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at ISU (25)
- Accepted freshman UConn students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at ISU (3.7)
- ISU has a higher acceptance rate (90.2%) than UConn (54.5%)
UConn vs. ISU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UConn or ISU? 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 ISU and UConn.
- The graduation rate at UConn is higher than Iowa State University (83% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from University of Connecticut earn on average $8,300 more per year than ISU graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $53,700)
- University of Connecticut students graduate with a $2,368 lower median federal student loan debt than ISU graduates. ($21,500 vs. $23,868)
- UConn graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than ISU graduates. ($222 vs. $246)
- More UConn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ISU 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/