College comparison

UConn vs UMass Amherst

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	UMass Amherst Amherst, MA
Acceptance rateUniversity of Connecticut is more selective	52%	60%
SAT (25–75)	1210–1440	1310–1500
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	19,835	23,671
Avg net price	$25,097	$22,383
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public
Location	Storrs, CT	Amherst, MA

Quick answers

Is University of Connecticut or University of Massachusetts-Amherst harder to get into?

University of Connecticut is more selective: University of Connecticut's acceptance rate is approximately 52% and University of Massachusetts-Amherst's is approximately 60% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for University of Connecticut vs University of Massachusetts-Amherst?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1210–1440 at University of Connecticut and 1310–1500 at University of Massachusetts-Amherst. 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.