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Overview |
UHart | Abilene Christian University | ||
| Location | West Hartford, CT | Abilene, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,732 | 5,079 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #322 | #416 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hartford.edu | acu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UHart | Abilene Christian University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,851 | $40,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,851 | $40,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,512 | $11,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,687 | $28,978 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,250 | $26,280 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
UHart | Abilene Christian University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,230 | 11,226 | ||
| Admitted | 10,948 | 7,386 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.8% | 65.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.5% | 12.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1290 | 1070/1280 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
UHart | Abilene Christian University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UHart | Abilene Christian University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,325 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $261 |
Diversity |
UHart | Abilene Christian University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
UHart | Abilene Christian University | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 16% | ||
Campus |
UHart | Abilene Christian University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Hartford is larger than than Abilene Christian University based on total student enrollment (5,732 students vs. 5,079 students)
UHart vs. Abilene Christian University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UHart or Abilene Christian University?
- University of Hartford is 6.3% more expensive to attend than Abilene Christian University for in-state tuition ($42,851.00 vs. $40,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.3% higher at UHart than Abilene Christian University ($42,851.00 vs. $40,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Abilene Christian University than UHart ($28,978 vs. $31,687)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Abilene Christian University are 17.5% lower than costs at University of Hartford ($11,500 vs. $13,512)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Abilene Christian University than University of Hartford (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Hartford students is 11.3% larger than aid received Abilene Christian University ($29,250 vs. $26,280)
UHart vs. Abilene Christian University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UHart or Abilene Christian University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Abilene Christian University or UHart .
- The average SAT score at Abilene Christian University (1092) is 42 points higher than at UHart (1050)
- Incoming Abilene Christian University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at UHart (23)
- Accepted freshman Abilene Christian University students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at UHart (3.26)
- UHart has a higher acceptance rate (82.8%) than Abilene Christian University (65.8%)
UHart vs. Abilene Christian University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UHart or Abilene Christian University? 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 Abilene Christian University and UHart.
- The graduation rate at Abilene Christian University is higher than University of Hartford (60% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from University of Hartford earn on average $3,600 more per year than Abilene Christian University graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $46,000)
- Abilene Christian University students graduate with a $1,675 lower median federal student loan debt than UHart graduates. ($25,325 vs. $27,000)
- Abilene Christian University graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than UHart graduates. ($261 vs. $279)
- More UHart graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Abilene Christian University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/