College comparison

UConn vs University of Rhode Island

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	UConn Storrs, CT	University of Rhode Island Kingston, RI
Acceptance rateUniversity of Connecticut is more selective	52%	72%
SAT (25–75)	1210–1440	1020–1280
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	19,835	13,381
Avg net price	$25,097	$21,440
Median earnings (10 yr)UConn reports higher median earnings	$73,997	$69,743
Graduation rate	83%	73%
Median debt	$21,500	$22,250
Economic mobility	1.7%	1.6%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public

Quick answers

Is University of Connecticut or University of Rhode Island harder to get into?

University of Connecticut is more selective: University of Connecticut's acceptance rate is approximately 52% and University of Rhode Island's is approximately 72% (estimates from public and primary sources).

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

The middle-50% SAT range is 1210–1440 at University of Connecticut and 1020–1280 at University of Rhode Island. 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.