Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Fairfield University Marist College Quinnipiac University of Bridgeport Stratford University RIC Siena College Loyola University Maryland Salve Regina University UConn Stonehill College University of Connecticut-Avery Point| Sacred Heart University | Chamberlain College of Nursing Virginia | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
||||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
SHU | Chamberlain College of Nursing-Virginia | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Arlington, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,721 | 663 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | ||||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | sacredheart.edu | chamberlain.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
SHU | Chamberlain College of Nursing-Virginia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,310 | $19,062 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,310 | $19,062 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,520 | $16,236 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,280 | $31,676 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,484 | $6,518 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 75% |
Admission |
SHU | Chamberlain College of Nursing-Virginia | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,316 | 4 | ||
| Admitted | 8,750 | 2 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.7% | 50% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 50% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | ||||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 30, 2025 |
Academics |
SHU | Chamberlain College of Nursing-Virginia | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 9:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
SHU | Chamberlain College of Nursing-Virginia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,700 | $54,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $248 |
Diversity |
SHU | Chamberlain College of Nursing-Virginia | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 35% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 89% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 23% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 50% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 1% |
Students |
SHU | Chamberlain College of Nursing-Virginia | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 23% | 0% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 100% | ||
Campus |
SHU | Chamberlain College of Nursing-Virginia | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| 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 Chamberlain College of Nursing-Virginia based on total student enrollment (10,721 students vs. 663 students)
SHU vs. Chamberlain College of Nursing-Virginia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SHU or Chamberlain College of Nursing-Virginia?
- Sacred Heart University is 142.9% more expensive to attend than Chamberlain College of Nursing-Virginia for in-state tuition ($46,310.00 vs. $19,062.00)
- Out of state tuition is 142.9% higher at SHU than Chamberlain College of Nursing Virginia ($46,310.00 vs. $19,062.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chamberlain College of Nursing Virginia than SHU ($31,676 vs. $45,280)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chamberlain College of Nursing Virginia are 7.9% lower than costs at Sacred Heart University ($16,236 vs. $17,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Sacred Heart University than Chamberlain College of Nursing Virginia (99% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sacred Heart University students is 198.9% larger than aid received Chamberlain College of Nursing Virginia ($19,484 vs. $6,518)
SHU vs. Chamberlain College of Nursing-Virginia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SHU or Chamberlain College of Nursing-Virginia? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Chamberlain College of Nursing-Virginia or SHU .
- SHU has a higher acceptance rate (65.7%) than Chamberlain College of Nursing-Virginia (50%)
SHU vs. Chamberlain College of Nursing-Virginia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SHU or Chamberlain College of Nursing-Virginia? 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 Chamberlain College of Nursing-Virginia and SHU.
- Graduates from Sacred Heart University earn on average $5,100 more per year than Chamberlain College of Nursing-Virginia graduates after ten years. ($59,700 vs. $54,600)
- Chamberlain College of Nursing Virginia students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than SHU graduates. ($24,000 vs. $25,000)
- Chamberlain College of Nursing-Virginia graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than SHU graduates. ($248 vs. $258)
- More SHU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chamberlain College of Nursing-Virginia students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/