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Overview |
SHU | Bellevue University | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Bellevue, NE | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 11,179 | 14,476 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sacredheart.edu | bellevue.edu | ||
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Costs |
SHU | Bellevue University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,160 | $8,136 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,160 | $8,136 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,450 | $10,683 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,165 | $25,735 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,597 | $6,685 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 55% |
Admission |
SHU | Bellevue University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,284 | - | ||
| Admitted | 9,667 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.7% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | Open | ||
| 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 |
SHU | Bellevue University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SHU | Bellevue University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,700 | $59,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $18,515 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $191 |
Diversity |
SHU | Bellevue University | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 23% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 14% |
Students |
SHU | Bellevue University | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 88% | ||
Campus |
SHU | Bellevue University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bellevue University is larger than than SHU based on total student enrollment (14,476 students vs. 11,179 students)
SHU vs. Bellevue University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SHU or Bellevue University?
- Sacred Heart University is 491.9% more expensive to attend than Bellevue University for in-state tuition ($48,160.00 vs. $8,136.00)
- Out of state tuition is 491.9% higher at SHU than Bellevue University ($48,160.00 vs. $8,136.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bellevue University than SHU ($25,735 vs. $46,165)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bellevue University are 72.7% lower than costs at Sacred Heart University ($10,683 vs. $18,450)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Sacred Heart University than Bellevue University (99% vs. 55%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sacred Heart University students is 208.1% larger than aid received Bellevue University ($20,597 vs. $6,685)
Which college is harder to get into, SHU or Bellevue University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bellevue University or SHU .
SHU vs. Bellevue University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SHU or Bellevue 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 Bellevue University and SHU.
- The graduation rate at SHU is higher than Bellevue University (68% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Sacred Heart University earn on average $300 more per year than Bellevue University graduates after ten years. ($59,700 vs. $59,400)
- Bellevue University students graduate with a $6,485 lower median federal student loan debt than SHU graduates. ($18,515 vs. $25,000)
- Bellevue University graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than SHU graduates. ($191 vs. $258)
- More SHU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bellevue University students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/