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Overview |
UConn | UHart | ||
| Location | Storrs, CT | West Hartford, CT | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 27,003 | 5,732 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #94 | #322 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uconn.edu | hartford.edu | ||
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Costs |
UConn | UHart | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,672 | $42,851 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,340 | $42,851 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,622 | $13,512 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,985 | $31,687 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,678 | $29,250 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 99% |
Admission |
UConn | UHart | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,894 | 13,230 | ||
| Admitted | 22,293 | 10,948 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.5% | 82.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 10.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1440 | 1080/1290 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
UConn | UHart | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UConn | UHart | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,000 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $279 |
Diversity |
UConn | UHart | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 4% |
Students |
UConn | UHart | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 51% | ||
Campus |
UConn | UHart | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Connecticut is larger than than UHart based on total student enrollment (27,003 students vs. 5,732 students)
UConn vs. UHart Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UConn or UHart?
- University of Hartford is 173.4% more expensive to attend than UConn for in-state tuition ($42,851.00 vs. $15,672.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.8% higher at UHart than University of Connecticut ($42,851.00 vs. $38,340.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Connecticut than UHart ($23,985 vs. $31,687)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Hartford are 0.8% lower than costs at University of Connecticut ($13,512 vs. $13,622)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Hartford than University of Connecticut (99% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Hartford students is 99.3% larger than aid received University of Connecticut ($29,250 vs. $14,678)
UConn vs. UHart Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UConn or UHart? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UHart or UConn .
- The average SAT score at University of Connecticut (1250) is 200 points higher than at UHart (1050)
- Incoming UConn students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at UHart (23)
- Accepted freshman UConn students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at UHart (3.26)
- UHart has a higher acceptance rate (82.8%) than UConn (54.5%)
UConn vs. UHart Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UConn or UHart? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between UHart and UConn.
- The graduation rate at UConn is higher than University of Hartford (83% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from University of Connecticut earn on average $12,400 more per year than UHart graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $49,600)
- University of Connecticut students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than UHart graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- UConn graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than UHart graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More UConn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UHart students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/