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Overview |
SHU | F&M | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,721 | 1,990 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #56 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sacredheart.edu | fandm.edu | ||
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Costs |
SHU | F&M | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,310 | $65,652 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,310 | $65,652 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,520 | $15,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,280 | $31,135 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,484 | $49,177 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 63% |
Admission |
SHU | F&M | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,316 | 8,923 | ||
| Admitted | 8,750 | 3,233 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.7% | 36.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1310/1440 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
SHU | F&M | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SHU | F&M | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,700 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $227 |
Diversity |
SHU | F&M | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 6% |
Students |
SHU | F&M | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 53% | ||
Campus |
SHU | F&M | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| 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 F&M based on total student enrollment (10,721 students vs. 1,990 students)
SHU vs. F&M Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SHU or F&M?
- Franklin and Marshall College is 41.8% more expensive to attend than SHU for in-state tuition ($65,652.00 vs. $46,310.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.8% higher at F&M than Sacred Heart University ($65,652.00 vs. $46,310.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Franklin and Marshall College than SHU ($31,135 vs. $45,280)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Franklin and Marshall College are 16.5% lower than costs at Sacred Heart University ($15,040 vs. $17,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Sacred Heart University than Franklin and Marshall College (99% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin and Marshall College students is 152.4% larger than aid received Sacred Heart University ($49,177 vs. $19,484)
SHU vs. F&M Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SHU or F&M? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between F&M or SHU .
- SHU has a higher acceptance rate (65.7%) than F&M (36.2%)
SHU vs. F&M Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SHU or F&M? 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 F&M and SHU.
- The graduation rate at F&M is higher than Sacred Heart University (85% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Franklin and Marshall College earn on average $2,200 more per year than SHU graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $59,700)
- Franklin and Marshall College students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than SHU graduates. ($22,000 vs. $25,000)
- F&M graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than SHU graduates. ($227 vs. $258)
- More F&M graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SHU students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/