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Overview |
SHU | GSC | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Concord, NH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 10,721 | 1,425 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sacredheart.edu | granite.edu | ||
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Costs |
SHU | GSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,310 | $7,536 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,310 | $8,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,520 | $9,828 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,280 | $11,850 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,484 | $5,318 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 85% |
Admission |
SHU | GSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,316 | - | ||
| Admitted | 8,750 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.7% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | Open | ||
| 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) | |||
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Academics |
SHU | GSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SHU | GSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,700 | $36,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $14,384 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $148 |
Diversity |
SHU | GSC | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 7% |
Students |
SHU | GSC | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 29% | ||
Campus |
SHU | GSC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Sacred Heart University is larger than than GSC based on total student enrollment (10,721 students vs. 1,425 students)
SHU vs. GSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SHU or GSC?
- Sacred Heart University is 514.5% more expensive to attend than GSC for in-state tuition ($46,310.00 vs. $7,536.00)
- Out of state tuition is 421.5% higher at SHU than Granite State College ($46,310.00 vs. $8,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Granite State College than SHU ($11,850 vs. $45,280)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Granite State College are 78.3% lower than costs at Sacred Heart University ($9,828 vs. $17,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Sacred Heart University than Granite State College (99% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sacred Heart University students is 266.4% larger than aid received Granite State College ($19,484 vs. $5,318)
Which college is harder to get into, SHU or GSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between GSC or SHU .
SHU vs. GSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SHU or GSC? 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 GSC and SHU.
- The graduation rate at SHU is higher than Granite State College (68% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Sacred Heart University earn on average $23,200 more per year than GSC graduates after ten years. ($59,700 vs. $36,500)
- Granite State College students graduate with a $10,616 lower median federal student loan debt than SHU graduates. ($14,384 vs. $25,000)
- GSC graduates are paying $110 less per month on federal student loans than SHU graduates. ($148 vs. $258)
- More SHU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GSC students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/