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Overview |
SHU | Endicott College | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Beverly, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 10,721 | 4,006 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #341 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sacredheart.edu | endicott.edu | ||
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Costs |
SHU | Endicott College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,310 | $36,926 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,310 | $36,926 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,520 | $16,958 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,280 | $39,496 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,484 | $16,533 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 97% |
Admission |
SHU | Endicott College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,316 | 5,430 | ||
| Admitted | 8,750 | 3,981 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.7% | 73.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 21.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1130/1280 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
SHU | Endicott College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SHU | Endicott College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,700 | $52,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
SHU | Endicott College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 5% |
Students |
SHU | Endicott College | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 44% | ||
Campus |
SHU | Endicott 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 Endicott College based on total student enrollment (10,721 students vs. 4,006 students)
SHU vs. Endicott College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SHU or Endicott College?
- Sacred Heart University is 25.4% more expensive to attend than Endicott College for in-state tuition ($46,310.00 vs. $36,926.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.4% higher at SHU than Endicott College ($46,310.00 vs. $36,926.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Endicott College than SHU ($39,496 vs. $45,280)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Endicott College are 3.3% lower than costs at Sacred Heart University ($16,958 vs. $17,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Sacred Heart University than Endicott College (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sacred Heart University students is 17.8% larger than aid received Endicott College ($19,484 vs. $16,533)
SHU vs. Endicott College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SHU or Endicott College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Endicott College or SHU .
- Accepted freshman SHU students have at the same average high school GPA (3.55) as students at Endicott College (3.55)
- Endicott College has a higher acceptance rate (73.3%) than SHU (65.7%)
SHU vs. Endicott College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SHU or Endicott 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 Endicott College and SHU.
- The graduation rate at SHU is higher than Endicott College (68% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Sacred Heart University earn on average $7,200 more per year than Endicott College graduates after ten years. ($59,700 vs. $52,500)
- Sacred Heart University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Endicott College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- SHU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Endicott College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Endicott College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SHU students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/