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Overview |
SHU | Bethel College | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Hampton, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,721 | 99 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Assemblies of God Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sacredheart.edu | bethel-college.com | ||
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Costs |
SHU | Bethel College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,310 | $7,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,310 | $7,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,520 | $11,098 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,280 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,484 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 0% |
Admission |
SHU | Bethel College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,316 | - | ||
| Admitted | 8,750 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.7% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 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 | Bethel College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 4:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SHU | Bethel College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,700 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | N/A |
Diversity |
SHU | Bethel College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 45% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 0% |
Students |
SHU | Bethel College | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 55% | ||
Campus |
SHU | Bethel College | ||
| 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
- Sacred Heart University is larger than than Bethel College based on total student enrollment (10,721 students vs. 99 students)
SHU vs. Bethel College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SHU or Bethel College?
- Sacred Heart University is 543.2% more expensive to attend than Bethel College for in-state tuition ($46,310.00 vs. $7,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 543.2% higher at SHU than Bethel College ($46,310.00 vs. $7,200.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethel College are 57.9% lower than costs at Sacred Heart University ($11,098 vs. $17,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Sacred Heart University than Bethel College (99% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sacred Heart University students is ?% larger than aid received Bethel College ($19,484 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, SHU or Bethel College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bethel College or SHU .
SHU vs. Bethel College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SHU or Bethel 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 Bethel College and SHU.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/