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Overview |
SHU | Northeast Catholic College | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Warner, NH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 11,179 | 58 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sacredheart.edu | magdalen.edu | ||
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Costs |
SHU | Northeast Catholic College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,160 | $23,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,160 | $23,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,450 | $10,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,165 | $20,058 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,597 | $16,798 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
SHU | Northeast Catholic College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,284 | 45 | ||
| Admitted | 9,667 | 20 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.7% | 44.4%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 100%Open | ||
| 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 | Northeast Catholic College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SHU | Northeast Catholic College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,700 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | N/A |
Diversity |
SHU | Northeast Catholic College | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 26% | ||
| % Women | 23% | 38% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 0% |
Students |
SHU | Northeast Catholic College | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 27% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 73% | ||
Campus |
SHU | Northeast Catholic College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Sacred Heart University is larger than than Northeast Catholic College based on total student enrollment (11,179 students vs. 58 students)
SHU vs. Northeast Catholic College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SHU or Northeast Catholic College?
- Sacred Heart University is 109.4% more expensive to attend than Northeast Catholic College for in-state tuition ($48,160.00 vs. $23,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 109.4% higher at SHU than Northeast Catholic College ($48,160.00 vs. $23,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northeast Catholic College than SHU ($20,058 vs. $46,165)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northeast Catholic College are 69.3% lower than costs at Sacred Heart University ($10,900 vs. $18,450)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northeast Catholic College than Sacred Heart University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sacred Heart University students is 22.6% larger than aid received Northeast Catholic College ($20,597 vs. $16,798)
SHU vs. Northeast Catholic College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SHU or Northeast Catholic College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northeast Catholic College or SHU .
- SHU has a higher acceptance rate (67.7%) than Northeast Catholic College (44.4%)
SHU vs. Northeast Catholic College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SHU or Northeast Catholic 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 Northeast Catholic College and SHU.
- The graduation rate at SHU is higher than Northeast Catholic College (68% vs. 30%)
- More SHU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northeast Catholic College students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/