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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 UT UMass Dartmouth| University of New Haven | Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UNH | Palm Beach Atlantic | ||
| Location | West Haven, CT | West Palm Beach, FL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,819 | 3,828 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #664 | #491 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | newhaven.edu | pba.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNH | Palm Beach Atlantic | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,610 | $34,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,610 | $34,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,608 | $11,690 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,135 | $30,276 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,556 | $22,749 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
UNH | Palm Beach Atlantic | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,199 | 6,220 | ||
| Admitted | 10,218 | 5,888 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.2% | 94.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.2% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1090/1270 | 1000/1240 | ||
| 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 | Palm Beach Atlantic | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNH | Palm Beach Atlantic | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,300 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,704 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $234 |
Diversity |
UNH | Palm Beach Atlantic | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
UNH | Palm Beach Atlantic | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 51% | ||
Campus |
UNH | Palm Beach Atlantic | ||
| 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 New Haven is larger than than Palm Beach Atlantic based on total student enrollment (8,819 students vs. 3,828 students)
UNH vs. Palm Beach Atlantic Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNH or Palm Beach Atlantic?
- University of New Haven is 22.1% more expensive to attend than Palm Beach Atlantic for in-state tuition ($42,610.00 vs. $34,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.1% higher at UNH than Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach ($42,610.00 vs. $34,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach than UNH ($30,276 vs. $33,135)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach are 59.2% lower than costs at University of New Haven ($11,690 vs. $18,608)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of New Haven than Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of New Haven students is 21.1% larger than aid received Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach ($27,556 vs. $22,749)
UNH vs. Palm Beach Atlantic Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNH or Palm Beach Atlantic? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Palm Beach Atlantic or UNH .
- The average SAT score at University of New Haven (1066) is 1 points higher than at Palm Beach Atlantic (1065)
- Incoming UNH students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Palm Beach Atlantic (23)
- Accepted freshman UNH students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Palm Beach Atlantic (3.36)
- Palm Beach Atlantic has a higher acceptance rate (94.7%) than UNH (91.2%)
UNH vs. Palm Beach Atlantic Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNH or Palm Beach Atlantic? 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 Palm Beach Atlantic and UNH.
- The graduation rate at Palm Beach Atlantic is higher than University of New Haven (58% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from University of New Haven earn on average $6,000 more per year than Palm Beach Atlantic graduates after ten years. ($52,300 vs. $46,300)
- Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach students graduate with a $4,296 lower median federal student loan debt than UNH graduates. ($22,704 vs. $27,000)
- Palm Beach Atlantic graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than UNH graduates. ($234 vs. $279)
- More UNH graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Palm Beach Atlantic students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/