College comparison

UConn vs Yale

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	Yale New Haven, CT
Acceptance rateYale University is more selective	52%	4%
SAT (25–75)	1210–1440	1470–1570
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	19,835	6,758
Avg net price	$25,097	$23,777
Median earnings (10 yr)Yale reports higher median earnings	$73,997	$100,533
Graduation rate	83%	96%
Median debt	$21,500	$12,975
Economic mobility	1.7%	2.1%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Private (nonprofit)

Quick answers

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

Yale University is more selective: University of Connecticut's acceptance rate is approximately 52% and Yale University's is approximately 4% (estimates from public and primary sources).

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

The middle-50% SAT range is 1210–1440 at University of Connecticut and 1470–1570 at Yale University. 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.