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Overview |
UHart | Suffolk University | ||
| Location | West Hartford, CT | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,913 | 6,697 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #322 | #445 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hartford.edu | suffolk.edu | ||
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Costs |
UHart | Suffolk University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,350 | $44,812 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,350 | $44,812 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,945 | $19,562 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,553 | $33,089 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,717 | $29,627 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 98% |
Admission |
UHart | Suffolk University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,253 | 10,101 | ||
| Admitted | 11,832 | 8,560 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83% | 84.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.1% | 14.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/32 | 24/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1280 | 1090/1280 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2026 |
Academics |
UHart | Suffolk University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UHart | Suffolk University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $59,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
UHart | Suffolk University | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 19% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 23% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 9% |
Students |
UHart | Suffolk University | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 36% | ||
Campus |
UHart | Suffolk University | ||
| 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
- Suffolk University is larger than than UHart based on total student enrollment (6,697 students vs. 5,913 students)
UHart vs. Suffolk University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UHart or Suffolk University?
- Suffolk University is 1% more expensive to attend than UHart for in-state tuition ($44,812.00 vs. $44,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1% higher at Suffolk University than University of Hartford ($44,812.00 vs. $44,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Hartford than Suffolk University ($30,553 vs. $33,089)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Hartford are 40.3% lower than costs at Suffolk University ($13,945 vs. $19,562)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Suffolk University than University of Hartford (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Hartford students is 7.1% larger than aid received Suffolk University ($31,717 vs. $29,627)
UHart vs. Suffolk University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UHart or Suffolk University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Suffolk University or UHart .
- The average SAT score at University of Hartford (1050) is 26 points higher than at Suffolk University (1024)
- Incoming UHart students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Suffolk University (23)
- Accepted freshman Suffolk University students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at UHart (3.26)
- Suffolk University has a higher acceptance rate (84.7%) than UHart (83%)
UHart vs. Suffolk University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UHart or Suffolk 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 Suffolk University and UHart.
- The graduation rate at UHart is higher than Suffolk University (56% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Suffolk University earn on average $9,500 more per year than UHart graduates after ten years. ($59,100 vs. $49,600)
- Suffolk University and UHart graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Suffolk University and UHart graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Suffolk University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UHart students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/