- University of Saint Joseph (USJ) is a private school while University of Connecticut is a public school.
- Both schools are located in Connecticut.
- USJ has more expensive tuition of $45,908 than University of Connecticut ($43,034).
- University of Connecticut has tighter acceptance rate of 47.84% than USJ (90.29%).
- University of Connecticut has higher SAT scores of 1,330 than USJ (1,170).
- University of Connecticut is larger with 27,003 students than USJ (1,992 students).
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| #16 in Connecticut | Rankings | #63 in National Universities #3 in Connecticut |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| West Hartford, CT | Location | Storrs, CT |
USJ| Known as | | |
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $45,908 | Undergraduate | $20,366 Connecticut residents $43,034 out-of-state |
| $16,971 | Graduate | $22,194 Connecticut residents $44,106 out-of-state |
| $25,733 | Financial Aid | $13,180 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 undergraduate $50 graduate | Application Fee | $80 undergraduate $75 graduate |
| 90.29% | Acceptance Rate | 47.84% |
| 22.87% | Yield | 22.51% |
| 1,170 SAT | Test Scores | 1,330 SAT, 31 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 1,992 | Total Students | 27,003 |
| 831 | Undergraduate | 18,983 |
| 1,161 | Graduate | 8,020 |
| 206 | Online Enrollment | 1,436 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 60% | Graduation Rate | 83% |
| 29% | Transfer-out Rate | 8% |
| 78% | Retention Rate | 91% |
| $52,900 | Average Earning after Graduation | $66,000 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate |
| Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 384) $7,460 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 11,921) $7,436 average annual costs |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) $5,782 average annual costs | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 8 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 16 to 1 |
| 127 Full-time 229 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 2,089 Full-time 884 Part-time |
| 461 Full-time 261 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 8,314 Full-time 1,920 Part-time |
| $78,561 for Faculties $55,195 Part-time | Average Salary | $117,307 for Faculties $77,570 Part-time |