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Overview |
SHU | Davis College | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Johnson City, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 10,721 | 146 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sacredheart.edu | davisny.edu | ||
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Costs |
SHU | Davis College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,310 | $16,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,310 | $16,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,520 | $7,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,280 | $14,276 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,484 | $9,004 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
SHU | Davis College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,316 | 10 | ||
| Admitted | 8,750 | 5 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.7% | 50% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 80% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.18 | ||
| 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 considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
SHU | Davis College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SHU | Davis College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 24% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,700 | $31,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $18,135 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $187 |
Diversity |
SHU | Davis College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 0% |
Students |
SHU | Davis College | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 75% | ||
Campus |
SHU | Davis College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Sacred Heart University is larger than than Davis College based on total student enrollment (10,721 students vs. 146 students)
SHU vs. Davis College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SHU or Davis College?
- Sacred Heart University is 180.7% more expensive to attend than Davis College for in-state tuition ($46,310.00 vs. $16,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 180.7% higher at SHU than Davis College ($46,310.00 vs. $16,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Davis College than SHU ($14,276 vs. $45,280)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Davis College are 130.5% lower than costs at Sacred Heart University ($7,600 vs. $17,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Davis College than Sacred Heart University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sacred Heart University students is 116.4% larger than aid received Davis College ($19,484 vs. $9,004)
SHU vs. Davis College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SHU or Davis College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Davis College or SHU .
- Accepted freshman SHU students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at Davis College (3.18)
- SHU has a higher acceptance rate (65.7%) than Davis College (50%)
SHU vs. Davis College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SHU or Davis 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 Davis College and SHU.
- The graduation rate at SHU is higher than Davis College (68% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Sacred Heart University earn on average $28,400 more per year than Davis College graduates after ten years. ($59,700 vs. $31,300)
- Davis College students graduate with a $6,865 lower median federal student loan debt than SHU graduates. ($18,135 vs. $25,000)
- Davis College graduates are paying $71 less per month on federal student loans than SHU graduates. ($187 vs. $258)
- More SHU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Davis College students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/