UHart vs. UB

Comparable Facts

Compare University of Hartford in West Hartford, CT with University at Buffalo in Buffalo, NY on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

University at Buffalo is larger than UHart based on total student enrollment (31,903 students vs. 6,015 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• University of Hartford is located in West Hartford, CT (Midsize City setting); University at Buffalo is in Buffalo, NY (Large Suburban setting).
• University of Hartford is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. University at Buffalo is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: University of Hartford 11:1; University at Buffalo 11:1.

UHart vs. UB Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, UHart or UB? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University at Buffalo than UHart ($20,529 vs. $31,261).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Hartford are 16.6% lower than at University at Buffalo ($14,532 vs. $17,426).
• University of Hartford is 348.7% more expensive for in-state tuition than UB (about $38,139 more per year; $49,075.00 vs. $10,936.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 55.6% higher at UHart than at University at Buffalo (about $17,539 more per year; $49,075.00 vs. $31,536.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at University of Hartford than at University at Buffalo (100% vs. 76%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by University of Hartford students is 213.7% larger than aid received by University at Buffalo students ($33,446 vs. $10,663).

UHart vs. UB Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, UHart or UB? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between UB and UHart.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at University at Buffalo (1300) is 80 points higher than at UHart (1220).
• Incoming UB students have a 2 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (29 vs. 27 at UHart).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: University of Hartford 1120/1310; University at Buffalo 1210/1380.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: University of Hartford 24/30; University at Buffalo 27/32.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: UHart - Test optional; UB - Test optional.
• Enrolled freshman UB students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at UHart (3.26).
• UHart has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than UB (74.2%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 10% at UHart vs. 14.1% at UB.

UHart vs. UB Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for UHart and UB? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• University at Buffalo's six-year graduation rate (71%) is higher than University of Hartford's (56%).
• Graduates from University at Buffalo earn a median of about $8,800 more per year than UHart graduates about ten years after starting college ($58,400 vs. $49,600), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, University at Buffalo graduates have a $7,500 lower median loan debt than UHart graduates ($19,500 vs. $27,000).
• Among borrowers, UB graduates have an estimated $78 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than UHart graduates ($201 vs. $279).
• More UHart graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UB 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/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.