UHart vs. Delaware Valley University

Comparable Facts

Compare University of Hartford in West Hartford, CT with Delaware Valley University in Doylestown, PA on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

University of Hartford is larger than Delaware Valley University based on total student enrollment (6,015 students vs. 2,199 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• University of Hartford is located in West Hartford, CT (Midsize City setting); Delaware Valley University is in Doylestown, PA (Large Suburban setting).
• University of Hartford is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. Delaware Valley University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: University of Hartford 11:1; Delaware Valley University 14:1.

UHart vs. Delaware Valley University Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, UHart or Delaware Valley University? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Delaware Valley University than UHart ($28,975 vs. $31,261).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Hartford are 3.6% lower than at Delaware Valley University ($14,532 vs. $15,076).
• University of Hartford is 9.4% more expensive for in-state tuition than Delaware Valley University (about $4,225 more per year; $49,075.00 vs. $44,850.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 9.4% higher at UHart than at Delaware Valley University (about $4,225 more per year; $49,075.00 vs. $44,850.00).
• The same share of students receive grant aid at University of Hartford as at Delaware Valley University (100% vs. 100%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by University of Hartford students is 8.3% larger than aid received by Delaware Valley University students ($33,446 vs. $30,894).

UHart vs. Delaware Valley University Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, UHart or Delaware Valley University? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between Delaware Valley University and UHart.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at University of Hartford (1220) is 20 points higher than at Delaware Valley University (1200).
• Incoming UHart students have a 1 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (27 vs. 26 at Delaware Valley University).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: University of Hartford 1120/1310; Delaware Valley University 1090/1303.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: University of Hartford 24/30; Delaware Valley University 23/30.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: UHart - Test optional; Delaware Valley University - Test optional.
• Enrolled freshman Delaware Valley University students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at UHart (3.26).
• UHart has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than Delaware Valley University (93.2%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 10% at UHart vs. 19.6% at Delaware Valley University.

UHart vs. Delaware Valley University Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for UHart and Delaware Valley University? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• University of Hartford's six-year graduation rate (56%) is higher than Delaware Valley University's (55%).
• Graduates from University of Hartford earn a median of about $6,500 more per year than Delaware Valley University graduates about ten years after starting college ($49,600 vs. $43,100), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, Delaware Valley University graduates have a $1,000 lower median loan debt than UHart graduates ($26,000 vs. $27,000).
• Among borrowers, Delaware Valley University graduates have an estimated $11 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than UHart graduates ($268 vs. $279).
• More Delaware Valley University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UHart students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 70%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.