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Overview |
UConn | Penn State | ||
| Location | Storrs, CT | University Park, PA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 27,003 | 50,028 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #94 | #167 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uconn.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UConn | Penn State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,672 | $18,368 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,340 | $35,946 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,622 | $12,744 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,985 | $26,747 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,678 | $10,066 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 44% |
Admission |
UConn | Penn State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,894 | 85,784 | ||
| Admitted | 22,293 | 47,360 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.5% | 55.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 19.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1440 | 1210/1390 | ||
| 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 | Penn State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UConn | Penn State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,000 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $277 |
Diversity |
UConn | Penn State | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
UConn | Penn State | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 40% | ||
Campus |
UConn | Penn State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Penn State Main Campus is larger than than UConn based on total student enrollment (50,028 students vs. 27,003 students)
UConn vs. Penn State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UConn or Penn State?
- Penn State Main Campus is 17.2% more expensive to attend than UConn for in-state tuition ($18,368.00 vs. $15,672.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.7% higher at UConn than Penn State Main Campus ($38,340.00 vs. $35,946.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Connecticut than Penn State ($23,985 vs. $26,747)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Main Campus are 6.9% lower than costs at University of Connecticut ($12,744 vs. $13,622)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Connecticut than Penn State Main Campus (84% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Connecticut students is 45.8% larger than aid received Penn State Main Campus ($14,678 vs. $10,066)
UConn vs. Penn State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UConn or Penn State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State or UConn .
- The average SAT score at University of Connecticut (1250) is 48 points higher than at Penn State (1202)
- Incoming UConn students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Penn State (27)
- Penn State has a higher acceptance rate (55.2%) than UConn (54.5%)
UConn vs. Penn State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UConn or Penn State? 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 Penn State and UConn.
- The graduation rate at Penn State is higher than University of Connecticut (87% vs. 83%)
- Graduates from University of Connecticut earn on average $6,700 more per year than Penn State graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $55,300)
- University of Connecticut students graduate with a $5,318 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,818)
- UConn graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State graduates. ($222 vs. $277)
- More UConn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/