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Overview |
UConn | Penn State York | ||
| Location | Storrs, CT | York, PA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 27,003 | 718 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #94 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uconn.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UConn | Penn State York | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,672 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,340 | $24,318 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,622 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,985 | $18,910 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,678 | $8,440 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 84% |
Admission |
UConn | Penn State York | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,894 | 2,005 | ||
| Admitted | 22,293 | 1,862 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.5% | 92.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 10.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 23/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1440 | 1090/1300 | ||
| 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 York | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UConn | Penn State York | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 45% | ||
| 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 York | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
UConn | Penn State York | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 17% | ||
Campus |
UConn | Penn State York | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Connecticut is larger than than Penn State York based on total student enrollment (27,003 students vs. 718 students)
UConn vs. Penn State York Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UConn or Penn State York?
- University of Connecticut is 7.2% more expensive to attend than Penn State York for in-state tuition ($15,672.00 vs. $14,624.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57.7% higher at UConn than Penn State York ($38,340.00 vs. $24,318.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State York than UConn ($18,910 vs. $23,985)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State York are 4.9% lower than costs at University of Connecticut ($12,984 vs. $13,622)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Connecticut as Penn State York (84% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Connecticut students is 73.9% larger than aid received Penn State York ($14,678 vs. $8,440)
UConn vs. Penn State York Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UConn or Penn State York? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State York or UConn .
- The average SAT score at University of Connecticut (1250) is 200 points higher than at Penn State York (1050)
- Incoming UConn students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Penn State York (24)
- Penn State York has a higher acceptance rate (92.9%) than UConn (54.5%)
UConn vs. Penn State York Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UConn or Penn State York? 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 York and UConn.
- The graduation rate at UConn is higher than Penn State York (83% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from University of Connecticut earn on average $6,700 more per year than Penn State York 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 York graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,818)
- UConn graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State York graduates. ($222 vs. $277)
- More UConn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State York 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/