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Overview |
SHU | Fairfax University of America | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Fairfax, Virginia | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 10,721 | 43 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sacredheart.edu | fxua.edu | ||
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Costs |
SHU | Fairfax University of America | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,310 | $10,128 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,310 | $10,128 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,520 | $6,860 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,280 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,484 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 0% |
Admission |
SHU | Fairfax University of America | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,316 | 378 | ||
| Admitted | 8,750 | 4 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.7% | 1.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 100% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Extreme | ||
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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 | Fairfax University of America | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SHU | Fairfax University of America | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,700 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | N/A |
Diversity |
SHU | Fairfax University of America | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 0% |
Students |
SHU | Fairfax University of America | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 0% | ||
Campus |
SHU | Fairfax University of America | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Sacred Heart University is larger than than Fairfax University of America based on total student enrollment (10,721 students vs. 43 students)
SHU vs. Fairfax University of America Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SHU or Fairfax University of America?
- Sacred Heart University is 357.2% more expensive to attend than Fairfax University of America for in-state tuition ($46,310.00 vs. $10,128.00)
- Out of state tuition is 357.2% higher at SHU than Fairfax University of America ($46,310.00 vs. $10,128.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fairfax University of America are 155.4% lower than costs at Sacred Heart University ($6,860 vs. $17,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Sacred Heart University than Fairfax University of America (99% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sacred Heart University students is ?% larger than aid received Fairfax University of America ($19,484 vs. $0)
SHU vs. Fairfax University of America Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SHU or Fairfax University of America? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fairfax University of America or SHU .
- SHU has a higher acceptance rate (65.7%) than Fairfax University of America (1.1%)
SHU vs. Fairfax University of America Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SHU or Fairfax University of America? 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 Fairfax University of America and SHU.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/