UNH vs. AU

Comparable Facts

Compare University of New Haven in West Haven, CT with Anderson University in Anderson, SC on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

University of New Haven is larger than AU based on total student enrollment (9,229 students vs. 4,710 students)

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• University of New Haven is located in West Haven, CT (Large Suburban setting); Anderson University is in Anderson, SC (Small City setting).
• University of New Haven is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. Anderson University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: University of New Haven 17:1; Anderson University 13:1.

UNH vs. AU Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, UNH or AU? 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 Anderson University than UNH ($24,434 vs. $34,557).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Anderson University are 35.8% lower than at University of New Haven ($12,720 vs. $19,808).
• University of New Haven is 35.4% more expensive for in-state tuition than AU (about $12,362 more per year; $47,332.00 vs. $34,970.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 35.4% higher at UNH than at Anderson University (about $12,362 more per year; $47,332.00 vs. $34,970.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at University of New Haven than at Anderson University (99% vs. 98%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by University of New Haven students is 24.7% larger than aid received by Anderson University students ($32,394 vs. $25,969).

UNH vs. AU Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, UNH or AU? Typical SAT and ACT scores (same estimates as in the table above), middle 50% test ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between AU and UNH.

• The typical SAT score (median estimate) at Anderson University (1190) is 30 points higher than at UNH (1160).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) for admitted students: University of New Haven 1060/1265; Anderson University 1100/1280.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) for admitted studentsAnderson University 22/29.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: UNH - Test optional; AU - Test optional.
• Accepted freshman AU students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at UNH (3.47).
• UNH has a higher acceptance rate (60.4%) than AU (54.7%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 9.9% at UNH vs. 32.5% at AU.

UNH vs. AU Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for UNH and AU? Graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt are common indicators. The bullets below summarize the same federal outcomes fields as the comparison table (College Scorecard / IPEDS where applicable).

• University of New Haven's six-year graduation rate (53%) is higher than Anderson University's (48%).
• Graduates from University of New Haven earn a median of about $14,800 more per year than AU graduates about ten years after starting college ($52,300 vs. $37,500), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, Anderson University graduates have a $138 lower median loan debt than UNH graduates ($26,862 vs. $27,000).
• Among borrowers, AU graduates have an estimated $2 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than UNH graduates ($277 vs. $279).
• More UNH graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AU students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 60%)

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.