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Overview |
UHart | Caldwell University | ||
| Location | West Hartford, CT | Caldwell, NJ | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,732 | 2,028 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #322 | #505 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hartford.edu | caldwell.edu | ||
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Costs |
UHart | Caldwell University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,851 | $35,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,851 | $35,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,512 | $13,399 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,687 | $20,612 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,250 | $30,231 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
UHart | Caldwell University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,230 | 6,649 | ||
| Admitted | 10,948 | 4,413 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.8% | 66.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.5% | 10.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1290 | 1010/1320 | ||
| 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 |
UHart | Caldwell University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UHart | Caldwell University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $266 |
Diversity |
UHart | Caldwell University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 39% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 18% |
Students |
UHart | Caldwell University | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 7% | ||
Campus |
UHart | Caldwell University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Hartford is larger than than Caldwell University based on total student enrollment (5,732 students vs. 2,028 students)
UHart vs. Caldwell University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UHart or Caldwell University?
- University of Hartford is 19.2% more expensive to attend than Caldwell University for in-state tuition ($42,851.00 vs. $35,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.2% higher at UHart than Caldwell University ($42,851.00 vs. $35,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Caldwell University than UHart ($20,612 vs. $31,687)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Caldwell University are 0.8% lower than costs at University of Hartford ($13,399 vs. $13,512)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Hartford than Caldwell University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Caldwell University students is 3.4% larger than aid received University of Hartford ($30,231 vs. $29,250)
UHart vs. Caldwell University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UHart or Caldwell University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Caldwell University or UHart .
- The average SAT score at University of Hartford (1050) is 81 points higher than at Caldwell University (969)
- Incoming UHart students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Caldwell University (21)
- Accepted freshman Caldwell University students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at UHart (3.26)
- UHart has a higher acceptance rate (82.8%) than Caldwell University (66.4%)
UHart vs. Caldwell University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UHart or Caldwell University? 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 Caldwell University and UHart.
- The graduation rate at Caldwell University is higher than University of Hartford (58% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from University of Hartford earn on average $2,800 more per year than Caldwell University graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $46,800)
- Caldwell University students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than UHart graduates. ($25,750 vs. $27,000)
- Caldwell University graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than UHart graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More UHart graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Caldwell University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/