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Overview |
Goodwin | SHU | ||
| Location | East Hartford, CT | Fairfield, CT | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,158 | 10,721 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | goodwin.edu | sacredheart.edu | ||
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Costs |
Goodwin | SHU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,998 | $46,310 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,998 | $46,310 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,200 | $17,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,934 | $45,280 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,223 | $19,484 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 99% |
Admission |
Goodwin | SHU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 13,316 | ||
| Admitted | - | 8,750 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 65.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 20.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
Goodwin | SHU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Goodwin | SHU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $59,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,120 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $332 | $258 |
Diversity |
Goodwin | SHU | ||
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| % Men | 16% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 84% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 12% |
Students |
Goodwin | SHU | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 75% | ||
Campus |
Goodwin | SHU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Sacred Heart University is larger than than Goodwin based on total student enrollment (10,721 students vs. 3,158 students)
Goodwin vs. SHU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Goodwin or SHU?
- Sacred Heart University is 131.6% more expensive to attend than Goodwin for in-state tuition ($46,310.00 vs. $19,998.00)
- Out of state tuition is 131.6% higher at SHU than Goodwin College ($46,310.00 vs. $19,998.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Goodwin College than SHU ($23,934 vs. $45,280)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Goodwin College are 182.6% lower than costs at Sacred Heart University ($6,200 vs. $17,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Sacred Heart University than Goodwin College (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sacred Heart University students is 59.4% larger than aid received Goodwin College ($19,484 vs. $12,223)
Which college is harder to get into, Goodwin or SHU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SHU or Goodwin .
Goodwin vs. SHU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Goodwin 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 Goodwin.
- Graduates from Sacred Heart University earn on average $22,600 more per year than Goodwin graduates after ten years. ($59,700 vs. $37,100)
- Sacred Heart University students graduate with a $7,120 lower median federal student loan debt than Goodwin graduates. ($25,000 vs. $32,120)
- SHU graduates are paying $74 less per month on federal student loans than Goodwin graduates. ($258 vs. $332)
- More SHU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Goodwin students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/