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Overview |
SHU | BBC | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Clarks Summit, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 11,179 | 558 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sacredheart.edu | bbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
SHU | BBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,160 | $31,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,160 | $31,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,450 | $7,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,165 | $23,070 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,597 | $18,019 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
SHU | BBC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,284 | 202 | ||
| Admitted | 9,667 | 182 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.7% | 90.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 36.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.31 | ||
| 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 15, 2026 |
Academics |
SHU | BBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SHU | BBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,700 | $33,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $17,688 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $182 |
Diversity |
SHU | BBC | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 25% | ||
| % Women | 23% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 1% |
Students |
SHU | BBC | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 57% | ||
Campus |
SHU | BBC | ||
| 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 BBC based on total student enrollment (11,179 students vs. 558 students)
SHU vs. BBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SHU or BBC?
- Sacred Heart University is 54.4% more expensive to attend than BBC for in-state tuition ($48,160.00 vs. $31,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.4% higher at SHU than Clarks Summit University ($48,160.00 vs. $31,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Clarks Summit University than SHU ($23,070 vs. $46,165)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clarks Summit University are 142.8% lower than costs at Sacred Heart University ($7,600 vs. $18,450)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clarks Summit University than Sacred Heart University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sacred Heart University students is 14.3% larger than aid received Clarks Summit University ($20,597 vs. $18,019)
SHU vs. BBC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SHU or BBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BBC or SHU .
- Accepted freshman SHU students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at BBC (3.31)
- BBC has a higher acceptance rate (90.1%) than SHU (67.7%)
SHU vs. BBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SHU or BBC? 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 BBC and SHU.
- The graduation rate at SHU is higher than Clarks Summit University (68% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Sacred Heart University earn on average $25,900 more per year than BBC graduates after ten years. ($59,700 vs. $33,800)
- Clarks Summit University students graduate with a $7,312 lower median federal student loan debt than SHU graduates. ($17,688 vs. $25,000)
- BBC graduates are paying $76 less per month on federal student loans than SHU graduates. ($182 vs. $258)
- More BBC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SHU students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/