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UConn State University of New York at New Paltz University of Connecticut-Stamford Quinnipiac UNH University at Albany- SUNY CCSU Pace University-New York SUNY College at Oneonta SUNY College at Oswego Binghamton University SUNY Stony Brook| University of Hartford | SUNY at Purchase College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UHart | Purchase College | ||
| Location | West Hartford, CT | Purchase, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,732 | 3,182 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #322 | #319 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hartford.edu | purchase.edu | ||
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Costs |
UHart | Purchase College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,851 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,851 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,512 | $14,948 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,687 | $19,434 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,250 | $10,312 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 73% |
Admission |
UHart | Purchase College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,230 | 5,747 | ||
| Admitted | 10,948 | 4,292 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.8% | 74.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.5% | 16% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | 29/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1290 | 1190/1350 | ||
| 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 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UHart | Purchase College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UHart | Purchase College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $232 |
Diversity |
UHart | Purchase College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
UHart | Purchase College | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 14% | ||
Campus |
UHart | Purchase College | ||
| 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 Purchase College based on total student enrollment (5,732 students vs. 3,182 students)
UHart vs. Purchase College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UHart or Purchase College?
- University of Hartford is 506.1% more expensive to attend than Purchase College for in-state tuition ($42,851.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 152.4% higher at UHart than SUNY at Purchase College ($42,851.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Purchase College than UHart ($19,434 vs. $31,687)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Hartford are 10.6% lower than costs at SUNY at Purchase College ($13,512 vs. $14,948)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Hartford than SUNY at Purchase College (99% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Hartford students is 183.7% larger than aid received SUNY at Purchase College ($29,250 vs. $10,312)
UHart vs. Purchase College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UHart or Purchase College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Purchase College or UHart .
- The average SAT score at SUNY at Purchase College (1082) is 32 points higher than at UHart (1050)
- Incoming Purchase College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at UHart (23)
- Accepted freshman Purchase College students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at UHart (3.26)
- UHart has a higher acceptance rate (82.8%) than Purchase College (74.7%)
UHart vs. Purchase College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UHart or Purchase College? 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 Purchase College and UHart.
- The graduation rate at UHart is the same as at SUNY at Purchase College (56% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from University of Hartford earn on average $9,400 more per year than Purchase College graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $40,200)
- SUNY at Purchase College students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than UHart graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- Purchase College graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than UHart graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More UHart graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Purchase College students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/