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Overview |
SHU | Staten Island | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Staten Island, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,721 | 10,248 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sacredheart.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
SHU | Staten Island | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,310 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,310 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,520 | $20,055 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,280 | $7,217 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,484 | $8,061 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
SHU | Staten Island | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,316 | - | ||
| Admitted | 8,750 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.7% | |||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | 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 | Staten Island | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SHU | Staten Island | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,700 | $45,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $13,987 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $144 |
Diversity |
SHU | Staten Island | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 0% |
Students |
SHU | Staten Island | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 0% | ||
Campus |
SHU | Staten Island | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Sacred Heart University is larger than than Staten Island based on total student enrollment (10,721 students vs. 10,248 students)
SHU vs. Staten Island Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SHU or Staten Island?
- Sacred Heart University is 568.3% more expensive to attend than Staten Island for in-state tuition ($46,310.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 211.2% higher at SHU than CUNY College of Staten Island ($46,310.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY College of Staten Island than SHU ($7,217 vs. $45,280)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Sacred Heart University are 14.5% lower than costs at CUNY College of Staten Island ($17,520 vs. $20,055)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Sacred Heart University as CUNY College of Staten Island (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sacred Heart University students is 141.7% larger than aid received CUNY College of Staten Island ($19,484 vs. $8,061)
Which college is harder to get into, SHU or Staten Island? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Staten Island or SHU .
- Accepted freshman SHU students have a 0.55 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at Staten Island (3.0)
SHU vs. Staten Island Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SHU or Staten Island? 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 Staten Island and SHU.
- The graduation rate at SHU is higher than CUNY College of Staten Island (68% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Sacred Heart University earn on average $14,600 more per year than Staten Island graduates after ten years. ($59,700 vs. $45,100)
- CUNY College of Staten Island students graduate with a $11,013 lower median federal student loan debt than SHU graduates. ($13,987 vs. $25,000)
- Staten Island graduates are paying $114 less per month on federal student loans than SHU graduates. ($144 vs. $258)
- More SHU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Staten Island students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/