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Overview |
UHart | Becker College | ||
| Location | West Hartford, CT | Worcester, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,732 | 1,675 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #322 | #1027 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hartford.edu | becker.edu | ||
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Costs |
UHart | Becker College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,851 | $36,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,851 | $36,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,512 | $13,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,687 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,250 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 0% |
Admission |
UHart | Becker College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,230 | - | ||
| Admitted | 10,948 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.8% | |||
| Enrolled % | 10.5% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | 20/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1290 | 960/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
UHart | Becker College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UHart | Becker College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $274 |
Diversity |
UHart | Becker College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
UHart | Becker College | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 39% | ||
Campus |
UHart | Becker College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Hartford is larger than than Becker College based on total student enrollment (5,732 students vs. 1,675 students)
UHart vs. Becker College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UHart or Becker College?
- University of Hartford is 18% more expensive to attend than Becker College for in-state tuition ($42,851.00 vs. $36,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18% higher at UHart than Becker College ($42,851.00 vs. $36,300.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Hartford are 2.1% lower than costs at Becker College ($13,512 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Hartford than Becker College (99% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Hartford students is ?% larger than aid received Becker College ($29,250 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, UHart or Becker College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Becker College or UHart .
- The average SAT score at University of Hartford (1050) is 41 points higher than at Becker College (1009)
- Incoming UHart students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Becker College (22)
- Accepted freshman Becker College students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at UHart (3.26)
UHart vs. Becker College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UHart or Becker 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 Becker College and UHart.
- The graduation rate at UHart is higher than Becker College (56% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from University of Hartford earn on average $3,000 more per year than Becker College graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $46,600)
- Becker College students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than UHart graduates. ($26,500 vs. $27,000)
- Becker College graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than UHart graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More UHart graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Becker College students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/