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Overview |
SHU | Barry University | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Miami, FL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 10,721 | 6,958 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sacredheart.edu | barry.edu | ||
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Costs |
SHU | Barry University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,310 | $32,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,310 | $32,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,520 | $11,820 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,280 | $20,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,484 | $24,466 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
SHU | Barry University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,316 | 13,225 | ||
| Admitted | 8,750 | 7,886 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.7% | 59.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 7.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | 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) | ||
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Academics |
SHU | Barry University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SHU | Barry University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,700 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $28,385 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $293 |
Diversity |
SHU | Barry University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 21% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 33% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 31% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 4% |
Students |
SHU | Barry University | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 39% | ||
Campus |
SHU | Barry University | ||
| 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 Barry University based on total student enrollment (10,721 students vs. 6,958 students)
SHU vs. Barry University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SHU or Barry University?
- Sacred Heart University is 44.7% more expensive to attend than Barry University for in-state tuition ($46,310.00 vs. $32,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.7% higher at SHU than Barry University ($46,310.00 vs. $32,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Barry University than SHU ($20,207 vs. $45,280)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Barry University are 48.2% lower than costs at Sacred Heart University ($11,820 vs. $17,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Barry University than Sacred Heart University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Barry University students is 25.6% larger than aid received Sacred Heart University ($24,466 vs. $19,484)
SHU vs. Barry University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SHU or Barry University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Barry University or SHU .
- Accepted freshman Barry University students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at SHU (3.55)
- SHU has a higher acceptance rate (65.7%) than Barry University (59.6%)
SHU vs. Barry University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SHU or Barry University? 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 Barry University and SHU.
- The graduation rate at SHU is higher than Barry University (68% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Sacred Heart University earn on average $10,100 more per year than Barry University graduates after ten years. ($59,700 vs. $49,600)
- Sacred Heart University students graduate with a $3,385 lower median federal student loan debt than Barry University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $28,385)
- SHU graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than Barry University graduates. ($258 vs. $293)
- More SHU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Barry University students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/