Purdue University is the more selective of the two, admitting 43.4% of applicants versus 54.4% at University of Connecticut. For a family earning $48,001–$75,000, the average net price is about $12,890 per year at Purdue University versus $15,091 at University of Connecticut. Admitted students post SAT middle-50% ranges of 1220–1470 at Purdue University and 1260–1420 at University of Connecticut.
| Metric | Purdue University | University of Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Overall acceptance rate | 43.4% | 54.4% |
| Early acceptance rate | 54.0% | 46.6% |
| SAT middle 50% | 1220–1470 | 1260–1420 |
| Avg unweighted GPA | 3.76 | 3.7 |
| Yield rate | 25.5% | 14.4% |
| Class size | 9,656 | 4,663 |
| Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income | $12,890 | $15,091 |
| Net price, over $110,000 income | $24,567 | $21,562 |
Admissions and cost data as of July 3, 2026 (CDS 2025–26 cycle), from the most recent Common Data Set, IPEDS, and College Scorecard. Rows appear only where both colleges report the statistic.
Yes. Purdue University admits 43.4% of applicants, compared with 54.4% at University of Connecticut, making it the harder school to get into, based on the most recent Common Data Set.
For a family earning $48,001–$75,000, the average net price is about $12,890 per year at Purdue University and $15,091 at University of Connecticut, so Purdue University is the lower-cost option at that income level (source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data).
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