College comparison

Penn State 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	Penn State University Park, PA	UConn Storrs, CT
Acceptance rateUniversity of Connecticut is more selective	61%	52%
SAT (25–75)	1240–1420	1210–1440
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	42,284	19,835
Avg net price	$32,875	$25,097
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public
Location	University Park, PA	Storrs, CT

Quick answers

Is Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus or University of Connecticut harder to get into?

University of Connecticut is more selective: Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus's acceptance rate is approximately 61% and University of Connecticut's is approximately 52% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus vs University of Connecticut?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1240–1420 at Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus 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.