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UConn University of Connecticut-Stamford Quinnipiac UNH CCSU St. Bona Le Moyne College UB URI SUNY at Geneseo Western New England University Niagara University| University of Hartford | Saint John Fisher College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UHart | Fisher | ||
| Location | West Hartford, CT | Rochester, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,732 | 3,621 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #322 | #205 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hartford.edu | sjfc.edu | ||
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Costs |
UHart | Fisher | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,851 | $36,748 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,851 | $36,748 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,512 | $13,666 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,687 | $28,312 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,250 | $22,155 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
UHart | Fisher | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,230 | 4,200 | ||
| Admitted | 10,948 | 3,068 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.8% | 73% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.5% | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1290 | 1090/1260 | ||
| 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 | Fisher | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UHart | Fisher | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $50,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $247 |
Diversity |
UHart | Fisher | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
UHart | Fisher | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 6% | ||
Campus |
UHart | Fisher | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Hartford is larger than than Fisher based on total student enrollment (5,732 students vs. 3,621 students)
UHart vs. Fisher Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UHart or Fisher?
- University of Hartford is 16.6% more expensive to attend than Fisher for in-state tuition ($42,851.00 vs. $36,748.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.6% higher at UHart than Saint John Fisher College ($42,851.00 vs. $36,748.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint John Fisher College than UHart ($28,312 vs. $31,687)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Hartford are 1.1% lower than costs at Saint John Fisher College ($13,512 vs. $13,666)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint John Fisher College than University of Hartford (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Hartford students is 32% larger than aid received Saint John Fisher College ($29,250 vs. $22,155)
UHart vs. Fisher Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UHart or Fisher? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fisher or UHart .
- The average SAT score at Saint John Fisher College (1087) is 37 points higher than at UHart (1050)
- Incoming Fisher students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at UHart (23)
- Accepted freshman Fisher students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at UHart (3.26)
- UHart has a higher acceptance rate (82.8%) than Fisher (73%)
UHart vs. Fisher Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UHart or Fisher? 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 Fisher and UHart.
- The graduation rate at Fisher is higher than University of Hartford (73% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Saint John Fisher College earn on average $1,200 more per year than UHart graduates after ten years. ($50,800 vs. $49,600)
- Saint John Fisher College students graduate with a $3,100 lower median federal student loan debt than UHart graduates. ($23,900 vs. $27,000)
- Fisher graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than UHart graduates. ($247 vs. $279)
- More Fisher graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UHart students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/