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Overview |
SHU | Goddard College | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Plainfield, VT | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 10,721 | 320 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sacredheart.edu | goddard.edu | ||
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Costs |
SHU | Goddard College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,310 | $18,212 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,310 | $18,212 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,520 | $2,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,280 | $17,931 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,484 | $10,002 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 67% |
Admission |
SHU | Goddard College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,316 | 21 | ||
| Admitted | 8,750 | 18 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.7% | 85.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 66.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | 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 | Goddard College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SHU | Goddard College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,700 | $34,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $20,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $214 |
Diversity |
SHU | Goddard College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 18% |
Students |
SHU | Goddard College | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 0% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 100% | ||
Campus |
SHU | Goddard College | ||
| 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 Goddard College based on total student enrollment (10,721 students vs. 320 students)
SHU vs. Goddard College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SHU or Goddard College?
- Sacred Heart University is 154.3% more expensive to attend than Goddard College for in-state tuition ($46,310.00 vs. $18,212.00)
- Out of state tuition is 154.3% higher at SHU than Goddard College ($46,310.00 vs. $18,212.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Goddard College than SHU ($17,931 vs. $45,280)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Goddard College are 734.3% lower than costs at Sacred Heart University ($2,100 vs. $17,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Sacred Heart University than Goddard College (99% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sacred Heart University students is 94.8% larger than aid received Goddard College ($19,484 vs. $10,002)
SHU vs. Goddard College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SHU or Goddard College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Goddard College or SHU .
- Goddard College has a higher acceptance rate (85.7%) than SHU (65.7%)
SHU vs. Goddard College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SHU or Goddard 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 Goddard College and SHU.
- Graduates from Sacred Heart University earn on average $25,200 more per year than Goddard College graduates after ten years. ($59,700 vs. $34,500)
- Goddard College students graduate with a $4,250 lower median federal student loan debt than SHU graduates. ($20,750 vs. $25,000)
- Goddard College graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than SHU graduates. ($214 vs. $258)
- More SHU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Goddard College students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/