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UConn Pace University-New York Gannon University Rowan University New York Institute of Technology UHart Quinnipiac SCSU University at Albany- SUNY URI UMass Dartmouth Suffolk University| University of New Haven | Cairn University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UNH | Cairn | ||
| Location | West Haven, CT | Langhorne, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,819 | 1,031 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #664 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | newhaven.edu | cairn.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNH | Cairn | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,610 | $31,255 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,610 | $31,255 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,608 | $11,764 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,135 | $25,923 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,556 | $18,376 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
UNH | Cairn | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,199 | 468 | ||
| Admitted | 10,218 | 379 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.2% | 81% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.2% | 53.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
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| SAT Range | 1090/1270 | |||
| 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 | Cairn | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNH | Cairn | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,300 | $37,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
UNH | Cairn | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
UNH | Cairn | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 36% | ||
Campus |
UNH | Cairn | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of New Haven is larger than than Cairn based on total student enrollment (8,819 students vs. 1,031 students)
UNH vs. Cairn Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNH or Cairn?
- University of New Haven is 36.3% more expensive to attend than Cairn for in-state tuition ($42,610.00 vs. $31,255.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.3% higher at UNH than Cairn University ($42,610.00 vs. $31,255.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cairn University than UNH ($25,923 vs. $33,135)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cairn University are 58.2% lower than costs at University of New Haven ($11,764 vs. $18,608)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of New Haven than Cairn University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of New Haven students is 50% larger than aid received Cairn University ($27,556 vs. $18,376)
UNH vs. Cairn Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNH or Cairn? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cairn or UNH .
- The average SAT score at University of New Haven (1066) is 90 points higher than at Cairn (976)
- Incoming UNH students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Cairn (21)
- Accepted freshman UNH students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Cairn (3.31)
- UNH has a higher acceptance rate (91.2%) than Cairn (81%)
UNH vs. Cairn Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNH or Cairn? 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 Cairn and UNH.
- The graduation rate at Cairn is higher than University of New Haven (63% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from University of New Haven earn on average $15,300 more per year than Cairn graduates after ten years. ($52,300 vs. $37,000)
- Cairn University and UNH graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Cairn University and UNH graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More UNH graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cairn students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/