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Overview |
UHart | Eastern University | ||
| Location | West Hartford, CT | Saint Davids, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,732 | 5,769 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #322 | #680 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | American Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hartford.edu | eastern.edu | ||
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Costs |
UHart | Eastern University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,851 | $35,864 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,851 | $35,864 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,512 | $12,424 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,687 | $26,669 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,250 | $25,542 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
UHart | Eastern University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,230 | 2,994 | ||
| Admitted | 10,948 | 1,893 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.8% | 63.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.5% | 24.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 20/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1290 | 1010/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
UHart | Eastern University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UHart | Eastern University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $274 |
Diversity |
UHart | Eastern University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
UHart | Eastern University | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 38% | ||
Campus |
UHart | Eastern University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern University is larger than than UHart based on total student enrollment (5,769 students vs. 5,732 students)
UHart vs. Eastern University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UHart or Eastern University?
- University of Hartford is 19.5% more expensive to attend than Eastern University for in-state tuition ($42,851.00 vs. $35,864.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.5% higher at UHart than Eastern University ($42,851.00 vs. $35,864.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern University than UHart ($26,669 vs. $31,687)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern University are 8.8% lower than costs at University of Hartford ($12,424 vs. $13,512)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern University than University of Hartford (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Hartford students is 14.5% larger than aid received Eastern University ($29,250 vs. $25,542)
UHart vs. Eastern University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UHart or Eastern University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Eastern University or UHart .
- The average SAT score at University of Hartford (1050) is 24 points higher than at Eastern University (1026)
- Incoming UHart students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Eastern University (23)
- Accepted freshman Eastern University students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at UHart (3.26)
- UHart has a higher acceptance rate (82.8%) than Eastern University (63.2%)
UHart vs. Eastern University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UHart or Eastern 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 Eastern University and UHart.
- The graduation rate at Eastern University is higher than University of Hartford (67% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from University of Hartford earn on average $3,700 more per year than Eastern University graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $45,900)
- Eastern University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than UHart graduates. ($26,500 vs. $27,000)
- Eastern University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than UHart graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More UHart graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/