University of Connecticut vs Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
ACatholic life: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.University of ConnecticutStorrs, CTCatholic life on campusACatholic life: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBlacksburg, VACatholic life on campus
At a glance
- University of Connecticut lists Mass every weekday; Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State lists Mass every weekday.
- University of Connecticut lists confession 8 times a week; Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State, 2 times a week.
- Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State has the higher graduation rate: 86% against 83% at University of Connecticut.
- For families earning up to $30,000, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State has the lower price after aid: $11,689 a year, against $15,193 at University of Connecticut.
Catholic life
Faith or Catholic life grade
ACatholic life: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
ACatholic life: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Compass Score
ACompass Score: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
ACompass Score: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Mass times
Every weekday
Every weekday
Confession times
8 times a week
2 times a week
Eucharistic adoration
6 times a week
7 times a week
Campus ministry
3 listed
6 listed
The college
Control
Public
Public
Location
Storrs, CT
Blacksburg, VA
Setting
Town
City
Students
27,364
38,294
Academics
Academic Excellence grade
AAcademic Excellence: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
AAcademic Excellence: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Admission rate
52%
55%
Average SAT
1348
1364
ACT middle 50%
28–33
28–32
Graduation rate
83%
86%
First-year retention
92%
93%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$25,097
$24,953
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$15,193
$11,689
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$16,339
$11,670
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$20,608
$17,894
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$28,285
$25,835
Net price, over $110,000 income
$33,797
$34,201
Median debt
$21,500
$21,500
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$73,997
$81,698
The grades and the Compass Score are Catholic School Compass ratings from documented sources; each college’s page lists its sources. Cost, admission, graduation, earnings and debt are federal data. This page does not rank the two colleges.
University of Connecticut · Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University