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Overview |
SHU | Gallaudet University | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Washington, DC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,721 | 1,322 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #572 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sacredheart.edu | gallaudet.edu | ||
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Costs |
SHU | Gallaudet University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,310 | $16,512 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,310 | $16,512 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,520 | $14,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,280 | $13,787 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,484 | $25,648 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 95% |
Admission |
SHU | Gallaudet University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,316 | 380 | ||
| Admitted | 8,750 | 225 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.7% | 59.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 71.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 14/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 752/1089 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
SHU | Gallaudet University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SHU | Gallaudet University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,700 | $31,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $16,541 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $171 |
Diversity |
SHU | Gallaudet University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 11% | ||
| % International | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 3% |
Students |
SHU | Gallaudet University | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 1% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 94% | ||
Campus |
SHU | Gallaudet University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Sacred Heart University is larger than than Gallaudet University based on total student enrollment (10,721 students vs. 1,322 students)
SHU vs. Gallaudet University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SHU or Gallaudet University?
- Sacred Heart University is 180.5% more expensive to attend than Gallaudet University for in-state tuition ($46,310.00 vs. $16,512.00)
- Out of state tuition is 180.5% higher at SHU than Gallaudet University ($46,310.00 vs. $16,512.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gallaudet University than SHU ($13,787 vs. $45,280)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gallaudet University are 18.4% lower than costs at Sacred Heart University ($14,800 vs. $17,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Sacred Heart University than Gallaudet University (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gallaudet University students is 31.6% larger than aid received Sacred Heart University ($25,648 vs. $19,484)
SHU vs. Gallaudet University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SHU or Gallaudet University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gallaudet University or SHU .
- Accepted freshman SHU students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at Gallaudet University (3.3)
- SHU has a higher acceptance rate (65.7%) than Gallaudet University (59.2%)
SHU vs. Gallaudet University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SHU or Gallaudet University? 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 Gallaudet University and SHU.
- The graduation rate at SHU is higher than Gallaudet University (68% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Sacred Heart University earn on average $28,000 more per year than Gallaudet University graduates after ten years. ($59,700 vs. $31,700)
- Gallaudet University students graduate with a $8,459 lower median federal student loan debt than SHU graduates. ($16,541 vs. $25,000)
- Gallaudet University graduates are paying $87 less per month on federal student loans than SHU graduates. ($171 vs. $258)
- More SHU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Gallaudet University students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/