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Overview |
SHU | Bay State College | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,721 | 224 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | sacredheart.edu | baystate.edu | ||
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Costs |
SHU | Bay State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,310 | $28,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,310 | $28,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,520 | $13,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,280 | $43,020 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,484 | $10,243 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 74% |
Admission |
SHU | Bay State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,316 | 109 | ||
| Admitted | 8,750 | 52 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.7% | 47.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 48.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
SHU | Bay State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SHU | Bay State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 6% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,700 | $31,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $258 |
Diversity |
SHU | Bay State College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 8% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 9% |
Students |
SHU | Bay State College | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 10% | ||
Campus |
SHU | Bay State College | ||
| 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 Bay State College based on total student enrollment (10,721 students vs. 224 students)
SHU vs. Bay State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SHU or Bay State College?
- Sacred Heart University is 62.5% more expensive to attend than Bay State College for in-state tuition ($46,310.00 vs. $28,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62.5% higher at SHU than Bay State College ($46,310.00 vs. $28,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bay State College than SHU ($43,020 vs. $45,280)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bay State College are 29.8% lower than costs at Sacred Heart University ($13,500 vs. $17,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Sacred Heart University than Bay State College (99% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sacred Heart University students is 90.2% larger than aid received Bay State College ($19,484 vs. $10,243)
SHU vs. Bay State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SHU or Bay State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bay State College or SHU .
- SHU has a higher acceptance rate (65.7%) than Bay State College (47.7%)
SHU vs. Bay State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SHU or Bay State College? 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 Bay State College and SHU.
- The graduation rate at SHU is higher than Bay State College (68% vs. 6%)
- Graduates from Sacred Heart University earn on average $28,100 more per year than Bay State College graduates after ten years. ($59,700 vs. $31,600)
- Bay State College and SHU graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($25,000 vs. $25,000)
- Bay State College and SHU graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($258 vs. $258)
- More SHU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bay State College 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/