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UMBC Maryland Salisbury UConn University of Connecticut-Stamford Quinnipiac WCU Frostburg State University WVU UNH Stevenson University CCSU| University of Hartford | Towson University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UHart | TU | ||
| Location | West Hartford, CT | Towson, MD | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,913 | 19,527 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #322 | #375 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hartford.edu | towson.edu | ||
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Costs |
UHart | TU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,350 | $7,382 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,350 | $24,402 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,945 | $15,644 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,553 | $15,064 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,717 | $11,565 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 62% |
Admission |
UHart | TU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,253 | 18,948 | ||
| Admitted | 11,832 | 15,689 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83% | 82.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.1% | 19.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/32 | 19/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1280 | 1050/1270 | ||
| 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 | Apr 1, 2026 |
Academics |
UHart | TU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UHart | TU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $53,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $17,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $183 |
Diversity |
UHart | TU | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 19% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
UHart | TU | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 9% | ||
Campus |
UHart | TU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Towson University is larger than than UHart based on total student enrollment (19,527 students vs. 5,913 students)
UHart vs. TU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UHart or TU?
- University of Hartford is 500.8% more expensive to attend than TU for in-state tuition ($44,350.00 vs. $7,382.00)
- Out of state tuition is 81.7% higher at UHart than Towson University ($44,350.00 vs. $24,402.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Towson University than UHart ($15,064 vs. $30,553)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Hartford are 12.2% lower than costs at Towson University ($13,945 vs. $15,644)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Hartford than Towson University (97% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Hartford students is 174.2% larger than aid received Towson University ($31,717 vs. $11,565)
UHart vs. TU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UHart or TU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TU or UHart .
- The average SAT score at Towson University (1081) is 31 points higher than at UHart (1050)
- Incoming UHart students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at TU (23)
- Accepted freshman TU students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at UHart (3.26)
- UHart has a higher acceptance rate (83%) than TU (82.8%)
UHart vs. TU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UHart or TU? 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 TU and UHart.
- The graduation rate at TU is higher than University of Hartford (64% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Towson University earn on average $3,900 more per year than UHart graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $49,600)
- Towson University students graduate with a $9,250 lower median federal student loan debt than UHart graduates. ($17,750 vs. $27,000)
- TU graduates are paying $96 less per month on federal student loans than UHart graduates. ($183 vs. $279)
- More UHart graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TU students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/