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Overview |
UHart | DeSales University | ||
| Location | West Hartford, CT | Center Valley, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,732 | 2,991 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #322 | #262 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hartford.edu | desales.edu | ||
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Costs |
UHart | DeSales University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,851 | $41,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,851 | $41,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,512 | $13,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,687 | $29,104 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,250 | $27,824 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
UHart | DeSales University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,230 | 3,662 | ||
| Admitted | 10,948 | 2,826 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.8% | 77.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.5% | 18% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1290 | 1100/1280 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UHart | DeSales University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UHart | DeSales University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $51,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
UHart | DeSales University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
UHart | DeSales University | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 34% | ||
Campus |
UHart | DeSales 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 DeSales University based on total student enrollment (5,732 students vs. 2,991 students)
UHart vs. DeSales University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UHart or DeSales University?
- University of Hartford is 4.3% more expensive to attend than DeSales University for in-state tuition ($42,851.00 vs. $41,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.3% higher at UHart than DeSales University ($42,851.00 vs. $41,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at DeSales University than UHart ($29,104 vs. $31,687)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at DeSales University are 0.1% lower than costs at University of Hartford ($13,500 vs. $13,512)
- More students receive financial grant aid at DeSales University than University of Hartford (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Hartford students is 5.1% larger than aid received DeSales University ($29,250 vs. $27,824)
UHart vs. DeSales University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UHart or DeSales University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between DeSales University or UHart .
- The average SAT score at DeSales University (1054) is 4 points higher than at UHart (1050)
- Incoming DeSales University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at UHart (23)
- Accepted freshman DeSales University students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at UHart (3.26)
- UHart has a higher acceptance rate (82.8%) than DeSales University (77.2%)
UHart vs. DeSales University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UHart or DeSales 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 DeSales University and UHart.
- The graduation rate at DeSales University is higher than University of Hartford (69% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from DeSales University earn on average $1,500 more per year than UHart graduates after ten years. ($51,100 vs. $49,600)
- DeSales University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than UHart graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- DeSales University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than UHart graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More DeSales University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UHart students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/