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UConn Marquette University Butler Loyola University of Connecticut-Stamford Quinnipiac Illinois Augustana UNH ISU IWU Northern Illinois| University of Hartford | Bradley University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UHart | Bradley | ||
| Location | West Hartford, CT | Peoria, IL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,732 | 5,552 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #322 | #231 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hartford.edu | bradley.edu | ||
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Costs |
UHart | Bradley | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,851 | $37,380 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,851 | $37,380 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,512 | $12,196 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,687 | $24,053 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,250 | $26,693 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
UHart | Bradley | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,230 | 11,352 | ||
| Admitted | 10,948 | 8,530 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.8% | 75.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.5% | 12.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.83 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1290 | 1050/1280 | ||
| 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 | Bradley | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UHart | Bradley | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $56,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
UHart | Bradley | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 20% |
Students |
UHart | Bradley | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 12% | ||
Campus |
UHart | Bradley | ||
| 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 Bradley based on total student enrollment (5,732 students vs. 5,552 students)
UHart vs. Bradley Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UHart or Bradley?
- University of Hartford is 14.6% more expensive to attend than Bradley for in-state tuition ($42,851.00 vs. $37,380.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.6% higher at UHart than Bradley University ($42,851.00 vs. $37,380.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bradley University than UHart ($24,053 vs. $31,687)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bradley University are 10.8% lower than costs at University of Hartford ($12,196 vs. $13,512)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bradley University than University of Hartford (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Hartford students is 9.6% larger than aid received Bradley University ($29,250 vs. $26,693)
UHart vs. Bradley Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UHart or Bradley? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bradley or UHart .
- The average SAT score at Bradley University (1163) is 113 points higher than at UHart (1050)
- Incoming Bradley students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at UHart (23)
- Accepted freshman Bradley students have a 0.57 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at UHart (3.26)
- UHart has a higher acceptance rate (82.8%) than Bradley (75.1%)
UHart vs. Bradley Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UHart or Bradley? 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 Bradley and UHart.
- The graduation rate at Bradley is higher than University of Hartford (75% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Bradley University earn on average $7,200 more per year than UHart graduates after ten years. ($56,800 vs. $49,600)
- Bradley University and UHart graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Bradley University and UHart graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Bradley graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UHart students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/