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Overview |
UHart | Alvernia University | ||
| Location | West Hartford, CT | Reading, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,913 | 2,485 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #322 | #626 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hartford.edu | alvernia.edu | ||
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Costs |
UHart | Alvernia University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,350 | $41,060 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,350 | $41,060 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,945 | $15,090 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,553 | $26,166 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,717 | $28,611 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 99% |
Admission |
UHart | Alvernia University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,253 | 5,491 | ||
| Admitted | 11,832 | 3,422 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83% | 62.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.1% | 12.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1100/1280 | 1066/1253 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
UHart | Alvernia University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UHart | Alvernia University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
UHart | Alvernia University | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 19% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
UHart | Alvernia University | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 27% | ||
Campus |
UHart | Alvernia University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Hartford is larger than than Alvernia University based on total student enrollment (5,913 students vs. 2,485 students)
UHart vs. Alvernia University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UHart or Alvernia University?
- University of Hartford is 8% more expensive to attend than Alvernia University for in-state tuition ($44,350.00 vs. $41,060.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8% higher at UHart than Alvernia University ($44,350.00 vs. $41,060.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alvernia University than UHart ($26,166 vs. $30,553)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Hartford are 8.2% lower than costs at Alvernia University ($13,945 vs. $15,090)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alvernia University than University of Hartford (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Hartford students is 10.9% larger than aid received Alvernia University ($31,717 vs. $28,611)
UHart vs. Alvernia University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UHart or Alvernia University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alvernia University or UHart .
- The average SAT score at University of Hartford (1050) is 52 points higher than at Alvernia University (998)
- Incoming UHart students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Alvernia University (22)
- Accepted freshman Alvernia University students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at UHart (3.26)
- UHart has a higher acceptance rate (83%) than Alvernia University (62.3%)
UHart vs. Alvernia University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UHart or Alvernia 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 Alvernia University and UHart.
- The graduation rate at UHart is higher than Alvernia University (56% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from University of Hartford earn on average $4,800 more per year than Alvernia University graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $44,800)
- Alvernia University and UHart graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Alvernia University and UHart graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More UHart graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alvernia University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/