UHart vs. MMC

Comparable Facts

Compare University of Hartford in West Hartford, CT with Marymount Manhattan College in New York, NY on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

University of Hartford is larger than MMC based on total student enrollment (6,015 students vs. 1,601 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• University of Hartford is located in West Hartford, CT (Midsize City setting); Marymount Manhattan College is in New York, NY (Large City setting).
• University of Hartford is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. Marymount Manhattan College is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: University of Hartford 11:1; Marymount Manhattan College 7:1.

UHart vs. MMC Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, UHart or MMC? 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 University of Hartford than MMC ($31,261 vs. $38,376).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Hartford are 31% lower than at Marymount Manhattan College ($14,532 vs. $21,054).
• University of Hartford is 17.2% more expensive for in-state tuition than MMC (about $7,205 more per year; $49,075.00 vs. $41,870.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 17.2% higher at UHart than at Marymount Manhattan College (about $7,205 more per year; $49,075.00 vs. $41,870.00).
• The same share of students receive grant aid at University of Hartford as at Marymount Manhattan College (100% vs. 100%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by University of Hartford students is 22.3% larger than aid received by Marymount Manhattan College students ($33,446 vs. $27,348).

UHart vs. MMC Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, UHart or MMC? 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 MMC and UHart.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at University of Hartford (1220) is 10 points higher than at MMC (1210).
• Incoming UHart students have a 2 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (27 vs. 25 at MMC).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: University of Hartford 1120/1310; Marymount Manhattan College 1105/1323.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: University of Hartford 24/30; Marymount Manhattan College 24/27.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: UHart - Test optional; MMC - Test optional.
• Typical fall application deadline: MMC Aug 1, 2027.
• Enrolled freshman MMC students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at UHart (3.26).
• UHart has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than MMC (82.6%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 10% at UHart vs. 6.4% at MMC.

UHart vs. MMC Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for UHart and MMC? 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 Marymount Manhattan College's (40%).
• Graduates from University of Hartford earn a median of about $4,800 more per year than MMC graduates about ten years after starting college ($49,600 vs. $44,800), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, Marymount Manhattan College graduates have a $3,500 lower median loan debt than UHart graduates ($23,500 vs. $27,000).
• Among borrowers, MMC graduates have an estimated $37 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than UHart graduates ($242 vs. $279).
• More UHart graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MMC students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 60%)

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.