Palo Alto University vs University of Connecticut

Palo Alto University

University of Connecticut

Key Metrics Compared

Official Data

Metric	Palo Alto University	University of Connecticut	Winner
Acceptance Rate	N/A	54%	Tie
Graduation Rate	N/A	84%	University of Connecticut
Avg Earnings (5yr)	$63,310	$63,322	University of Connecticut
Median Debt	$20,500	$21,500	Palo Alto University
Tuition (In-State)	N/A	$20,366	Tie
Retention Rate	N/A	91%	University of Connecticut
Financial Aid	31%	41%	University of Connecticut

Comparison Analysis

Palo Alto University and the University of Connecticut have similar earnings. Palo Alto University graduates earn $63,310, while University of Connecticut graduates earn $63,322. Palo Alto University has no tuition cost, whereas the University of Connecticut charges $20,366. The University of Connecticut has a graduation rate of 83.5% and an acceptance rate of 54%.

Palo Alto University wins on tuition cost. The University of Connecticut wins on graduation rate.

The overall value proposition is difficult to determine without additional data. Decision factors should include the importance of tuition cost, graduation rate, and the specific programs offered by each university.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

Shared Programs

Shared Major	Palo Alto University Earnings	University of Connecticut Earnings	Difference
Psychology, General	$29,432	$33,521	14% favor University of Connecticut
Psychology, General	$0	$33,521	—
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology	$0	$55,022	—
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology	$0	$0	—
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology	$0	$0	—
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology	$55,686	$55,022	1% favor Palo Alto University
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology	$55,686	$0	—
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology	$55,686	$0	—
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions	$59,295	$0	—
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology	$0	$55,022	—