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UConn Pace University-New York Gannon University Rowan University New York Institute of Technology UHart Quinnipiac SCSU St. Bona Le Moyne College UB University at Albany- SUNY| University of New Haven | Saint John Fisher College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UNH | Fisher | ||
| Location | West Haven, CT | Rochester, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,819 | 3,621 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #664 | #205 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | newhaven.edu | sjfc.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNH | Fisher | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,610 | $36,748 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,610 | $36,748 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,608 | $13,666 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,135 | $28,312 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,556 | $22,155 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
UNH | Fisher | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,199 | 4,200 | ||
| Admitted | 10,218 | 3,068 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.2% | 73% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.2% | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1090/1270 | 1090/1260 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
UNH | Fisher | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNH | Fisher | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,300 | $50,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $247 |
Diversity |
UNH | Fisher | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
UNH | Fisher | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 6% | ||
Campus |
UNH | Fisher | ||
| 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 New Haven is larger than than Fisher based on total student enrollment (8,819 students vs. 3,621 students)
UNH vs. Fisher Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNH or Fisher?
- University of New Haven is 16% more expensive to attend than Fisher for in-state tuition ($42,610.00 vs. $36,748.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16% higher at UNH than Saint John Fisher College ($42,610.00 vs. $36,748.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint John Fisher College than UNH ($28,312 vs. $33,135)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint John Fisher College are 36.2% lower than costs at University of New Haven ($13,666 vs. $18,608)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of New Haven as Saint John Fisher College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of New Haven students is 24.4% larger than aid received Saint John Fisher College ($27,556 vs. $22,155)
UNH vs. Fisher Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNH or Fisher? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fisher or UNH .
- The average SAT score at Saint John Fisher College (1087) is 21 points higher than at UNH (1066)
- Incoming UNH students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Fisher (24)
- Accepted freshman Fisher students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at UNH (3.47)
- UNH has a higher acceptance rate (91.2%) than Fisher (73%)
UNH vs. Fisher Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNH or Fisher? 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 Fisher and UNH.
- The graduation rate at Fisher is higher than University of New Haven (73% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from University of New Haven earn on average $1,500 more per year than Fisher graduates after ten years. ($52,300 vs. $50,800)
- Saint John Fisher College students graduate with a $3,100 lower median federal student loan debt than UNH graduates. ($23,900 vs. $27,000)
- Fisher graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than UNH graduates. ($247 vs. $279)
- More Fisher graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNH students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/