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Overview |
Albertus Magnus College | SHU | ||
| Location | New Haven, CT | Fairfield, CT | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,275 | 10,721 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | albertus.edu | sacredheart.edu | ||
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Costs |
Albertus Magnus College | SHU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,682 | $46,310 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,682 | $46,310 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,046 | $17,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,469 | $45,280 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,016 | $19,484 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 99% |
Admission |
Albertus Magnus College | SHU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,487 | 13,316 | ||
| Admitted | 1,197 | 8,750 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.5% | 65.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.5% | 20.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 20, 2025 |
Academics |
Albertus Magnus College | SHU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Albertus Magnus College | SHU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,200 | $59,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $258 |
Diversity |
Albertus Magnus College | SHU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 32% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 12% |
Students |
Albertus Magnus College | SHU | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 75% | ||
Campus |
Albertus Magnus College | SHU | ||
| 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
- Sacred Heart University is larger than than Albertus Magnus College based on total student enrollment (10,721 students vs. 1,275 students)
Albertus Magnus College vs. SHU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Albertus Magnus College or SHU?
- Sacred Heart University is 26.2% more expensive to attend than Albertus Magnus College for in-state tuition ($46,310.00 vs. $36,682.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.2% higher at SHU than Albertus Magnus College ($46,310.00 vs. $36,682.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Albertus Magnus College than SHU ($27,469 vs. $45,280)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Albertus Magnus College are 16.4% lower than costs at Sacred Heart University ($15,046 vs. $17,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Sacred Heart University than Albertus Magnus College (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Albertus Magnus College students is 33.5% larger than aid received Sacred Heart University ($26,016 vs. $19,484)
Albertus Magnus College vs. SHU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Albertus Magnus College or SHU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SHU or Albertus Magnus College .
- Accepted freshman SHU students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at Albertus Magnus College (3.11)
- Albertus Magnus College has a higher acceptance rate (80.5%) than SHU (65.7%)
Albertus Magnus College vs. SHU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Albertus Magnus College or SHU? 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 SHU and Albertus Magnus College.
- The graduation rate at SHU is higher than Albertus Magnus College (68% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Sacred Heart University earn on average $4,500 more per year than Albertus Magnus College graduates after ten years. ($59,700 vs. $55,200)
- Sacred Heart University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Albertus Magnus College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $29,000)
- SHU graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Albertus Magnus College graduates. ($258 vs. $299)
- More SHU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Albertus Magnus College students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/