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Overview |
Loma Linda University | SHU | ||
| Location | Loma Linda, CA | Fairfield, CT | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,280 | 10,721 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | llu.edu | sacredheart.edu | ||
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Costs |
Loma Linda University | SHU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $0 | $46,310 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $0 | $46,310 | ||
| Room & Board | $0 | $17,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $45,280 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $19,484 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 99% |
Admission |
Loma Linda University | 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 |
Loma Linda University | SHU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 3:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Loma Linda University | SHU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $92,000 | $59,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,540 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $202 | $258 |
Diversity |
Loma Linda University | SHU | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 30% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 12% |
Students |
Loma Linda University | SHU | ||
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| % In-State | - | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 75% | ||
Campus |
Loma Linda University | SHU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Sacred Heart University is larger than than Loma Linda University based on total student enrollment (10,721 students vs. 4,280 students)
Loma Linda University vs. SHU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Loma Linda University or SHU?
- Sacred Heart University is ?% more expensive to attend than Loma Linda University for in-state tuition ($46,310.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at SHU than Loma Linda University ($46,310.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Sacred Heart University than Loma Linda University (99% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sacred Heart University students is ?% larger than aid received Loma Linda University ($19,484 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Loma Linda University or SHU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SHU or Loma Linda University .
Loma Linda University vs. SHU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Loma Linda University 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 Loma Linda University.
- Graduates from Loma Linda University earn on average $32,300 more per year than SHU graduates after ten years. ($92,000 vs. $59,700)
- Loma Linda University students graduate with a $5,460 lower median federal student loan debt than SHU graduates. ($19,540 vs. $25,000)
- Loma Linda University graduates are paying $56 less per month on federal student loans than SHU graduates. ($202 vs. $258)
- More Loma Linda University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SHU students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/