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UConn University of Connecticut-Stamford Quinnipiac UNH CCSU Millsaps Samford University URI Western New England University Pace University-New York USJ St John's| University of Hartford | Mississippi College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UHart | MC | ||
| Location | West Hartford, CT | Clinton, MS | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,913 | 4,087 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #322 | #525 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hartford.edu | mc.edu | ||
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Costs |
UHart | MC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,350 | $20,246 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,350 | $20,246 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,945 | $12,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,553 | $21,135 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,717 | $18,118 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 99% |
Admission |
UHart | MC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,253 | 3,315 | ||
| Admitted | 11,832 | 1,620 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83% | 48.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.1% | 41.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/32 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1280 | 1140/1260 | ||
| 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 | MC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UHart | MC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
UHart | MC | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 19% | 22% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
UHart | MC | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 50% | ||
Campus |
UHart | MC | ||
| 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 MC based on total student enrollment (5,913 students vs. 4,087 students)
UHart vs. MC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UHart or MC?
- University of Hartford is 119.1% more expensive to attend than MC for in-state tuition ($44,350.00 vs. $20,246.00)
- Out of state tuition is 119.1% higher at UHart than Mississippi College ($44,350.00 vs. $20,246.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mississippi College than UHart ($21,135 vs. $30,553)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mississippi College are 9.8% lower than costs at University of Hartford ($12,700 vs. $13,945)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mississippi College than University of Hartford (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Hartford students is 75.1% larger than aid received Mississippi College ($31,717 vs. $18,118)
UHart vs. MC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UHart or MC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MC or UHart .
- The average SAT score at Mississippi College (1106) is 56 points higher than at UHart (1050)
- Incoming MC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at UHart (23)
- Accepted freshman MC students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at UHart (3.26)
- UHart has a higher acceptance rate (83%) than MC (48.9%)
UHart vs. MC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UHart or MC? 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 MC and UHart.
- The graduation rate at UHart is higher than Mississippi College (56% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from University of Hartford earn on average $5,500 more per year than MC graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $44,100)
- Mississippi College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than UHart graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- MC graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than UHart graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More UHart graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MC students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/