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Overview |
UHart | Niagara University | ||
| Location | West Hartford, CT | Niagara University, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,732 | 3,858 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #322 | #487 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hartford.edu | niagara.edu | ||
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Costs |
UHart | Niagara University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,851 | $35,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,851 | $35,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,512 | $12,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,687 | $18,165 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,250 | $29,898 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
UHart | Niagara University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,230 | 3,836 | ||
| Admitted | 10,948 | 3,435 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.8% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.5% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | 24/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1290 | 1030/1240 | ||
| 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 30, 2025 |
Academics |
UHart | Niagara University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UHart | Niagara University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
UHart | Niagara University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
UHart | Niagara University | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 10% | ||
Campus |
UHart | Niagara 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
- University of Hartford is larger than than Niagara University based on total student enrollment (5,732 students vs. 3,858 students)
UHart vs. Niagara University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UHart or Niagara University?
- University of Hartford is 21% more expensive to attend than Niagara University for in-state tuition ($42,851.00 vs. $35,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21% higher at UHart than Niagara University ($42,851.00 vs. $35,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Niagara University than UHart ($18,165 vs. $31,687)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Niagara University are 6.4% lower than costs at University of Hartford ($12,700 vs. $13,512)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Niagara University than University of Hartford (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Niagara University students is 2.2% larger than aid received University of Hartford ($29,898 vs. $29,250)
UHart vs. Niagara University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UHart or Niagara University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Niagara University or UHart .
- The average SAT score at University of Hartford (1050) is 13 points higher than at Niagara University (1037)
- Incoming UHart students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Niagara University (23)
- Accepted freshman Niagara University students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at UHart (3.26)
- Niagara University has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than UHart (82.8%)
UHart vs. Niagara University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UHart or Niagara 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 Niagara University and UHart.
- The graduation rate at Niagara University is higher than University of Hartford (65% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from University of Hartford earn on average $6,500 more per year than Niagara University graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $43,100)
- Niagara University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than UHart graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Niagara University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than UHart graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Niagara University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UHart students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/