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Overview |
SHU | Capitol College | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Laurel, MD | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 10,721 | 823 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sacredheart.edu | capitol-college.edu | ||
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Costs |
SHU | Capitol College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,310 | $25,830 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,310 | $25,830 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,520 | $12,816 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,280 | $25,445 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,484 | $14,332 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 90% |
Admission |
SHU | Capitol College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,316 | 258 | ||
| Admitted | 8,750 | 166 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.7% | 64.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 28.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.26 | ||
| 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
SHU | Capitol College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SHU | Capitol College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,700 | $70,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,736 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $266 |
Diversity |
SHU | Capitol College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 79% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 35% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 1% |
Students |
SHU | Capitol College | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 15% | ||
Campus |
SHU | Capitol College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Sacred Heart University is larger than than Capitol College based on total student enrollment (10,721 students vs. 823 students)
SHU vs. Capitol College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SHU or Capitol College?
- Sacred Heart University is 79.3% more expensive to attend than Capitol College for in-state tuition ($46,310.00 vs. $25,830.00)
- Out of state tuition is 79.3% higher at SHU than Capitol College ($46,310.00 vs. $25,830.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Capitol College than SHU ($25,445 vs. $45,280)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Capitol College are 36.7% lower than costs at Sacred Heart University ($12,816 vs. $17,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Sacred Heart University than Capitol College (99% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sacred Heart University students is 35.9% larger than aid received Capitol College ($19,484 vs. $14,332)
SHU vs. Capitol College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SHU or Capitol College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Capitol College or SHU .
- Accepted freshman SHU students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at Capitol College (3.26)
- SHU has a higher acceptance rate (65.7%) than Capitol College (64.3%)
SHU vs. Capitol College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SHU or Capitol 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 Capitol College and SHU.
- The graduation rate at SHU is higher than Capitol College (68% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Capitol College earn on average $10,400 more per year than SHU graduates after ten years. ($70,100 vs. $59,700)
- Sacred Heart University students graduate with a $736 lower median federal student loan debt than Capitol College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,736)
- SHU graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Capitol College graduates. ($258 vs. $266)
- More SHU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Capitol College students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/