College comparison

Brown vs UConn

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	Brown Providence, RI	UConn Storrs, CT
Acceptance rateBrown University is more selective	5%	52%
SAT (25–75)	1510–1580	1210–1440
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	7,226	19,835
Avg net price	$25,184	$25,097
Median earnings (10 yr)Brown reports higher median earnings	$93,487	$73,997
Graduation rate	96%	83%
Median debt	$11,428	$21,500
Economic mobility	1.5%	1.7%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Public

Quick answers

Is Brown University or University of Connecticut harder to get into?

Brown University is more selective: Brown University's acceptance rate is approximately 5% and University of Connecticut's is approximately 52% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Brown University vs University of Connecticut?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1510–1580 at Brown University and 1210–1440 at University of Connecticut. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.