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CCSU UConn University of Connecticut-Stamford Quinnipiac ECSU UNH WestConn SHU University of Bridgeport URI Western New England University Pace University-New York| University of Hartford | Southern Connecticut State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UHart | SCSU | ||
| Location | West Hartford, CT | New Haven, CT | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,732 | 8,889 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #322 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hartford.edu | southernct.edu | ||
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Costs |
UHart | SCSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,851 | $6,470 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,851 | $19,358 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,512 | $14,076 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,687 | $18,712 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,250 | $7,308 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 81% |
Admission |
UHart | SCSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,230 | 8,316 | ||
| Admitted | 10,948 | 6,896 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.8% | 82.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.5% | 16% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1080/1290 | |||
| 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 | SCSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UHart | SCSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $45,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $240 |
Diversity |
UHart | SCSU | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 10% |
Students |
UHart | SCSU | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 7% | ||
Campus |
UHart | SCSU | ||
| 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
- Southern Connecticut State University is larger than than UHart based on total student enrollment (8,889 students vs. 5,732 students)
UHart vs. SCSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UHart or SCSU?
- University of Hartford is 562.3% more expensive to attend than SCSU for in-state tuition ($42,851.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 121.4% higher at UHart than Southern Connecticut State University ($42,851.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Connecticut State University than UHart ($18,712 vs. $31,687)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Hartford are 4.2% lower than costs at Southern Connecticut State University ($13,512 vs. $14,076)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Hartford than Southern Connecticut State University (99% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Hartford students is 300.2% larger than aid received Southern Connecticut State University ($29,250 vs. $7,308)
UHart vs. SCSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UHart or SCSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SCSU or UHart .
- The average SAT score at University of Hartford (1050) is 132 points higher than at SCSU (918)
- Incoming UHart students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at SCSU (20)
- Accepted freshman UHart students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.26) than students at SCSU (3.2)
- SCSU has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than UHart (82.8%)
UHart vs. SCSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UHart or SCSU? 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 SCSU and UHart.
- The graduation rate at UHart is higher than Southern Connecticut State University (56% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from University of Hartford earn on average $3,800 more per year than SCSU graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $45,800)
- Southern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than UHart graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- SCSU graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than UHart graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More UHart graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SCSU students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/