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Overview |
UConn | UofSC | ||
| Location | Storrs, CT | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 27,003 | 35,653 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #94 | #208 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uconn.edu | sc.edu | ||
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Costs |
UConn | UofSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,672 | $12,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,340 | $33,528 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,622 | $11,780 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,985 | $22,427 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,678 | $6,880 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 98% |
Admission |
UConn | UofSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,894 | 42,188 | ||
| Admitted | 22,293 | 27,022 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.5% | 64.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 24.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1440 | 1180/1380 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 | Dec 1, 2023 |
Academics |
UConn | UofSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UConn | UofSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,000 | $51,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $240 |
Diversity |
UConn | UofSC | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
UConn | UofSC | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 47% | ||
Campus |
UConn | UofSC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of South Carolina Columbia is larger than than UConn based on total student enrollment (35,653 students vs. 27,003 students)
UConn vs. UofSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UConn or UofSC?
- University of Connecticut is 27.5% more expensive to attend than UofSC for in-state tuition ($15,672.00 vs. $12,288.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.4% higher at UConn than University of South Carolina Columbia ($38,340.00 vs. $33,528.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of South Carolina Columbia than UConn ($22,427 vs. $23,985)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Carolina Columbia are 15.6% lower than costs at University of Connecticut ($11,780 vs. $13,622)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of South Carolina Columbia than University of Connecticut (98% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Connecticut students is 113.3% larger than aid received University of South Carolina Columbia ($14,678 vs. $6,880)
UConn vs. UofSC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UConn or UofSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UofSC or UConn .
- The average SAT score at University of Connecticut (1250) is 30 points higher than at UofSC (1220)
- Incoming UConn students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at UofSC (28)
- Accepted freshman UConn students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at UofSC (3.69)
- UofSC has a higher acceptance rate (64.1%) than UConn (54.5%)
UConn vs. UofSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UConn or UofSC? 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 UofSC and UConn.
- The graduation rate at UConn is higher than University of South Carolina Columbia (83% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from University of Connecticut earn on average $10,300 more per year than UofSC graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $51,700)
- University of Connecticut students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than UofSC graduates. ($21,500 vs. $23,250)
- UConn graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than UofSC graduates. ($222 vs. $240)
- More UConn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UofSC 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/