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Overview |
SHU | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Harrisburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,721 | 3,082 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sacredheart.edu | harrisburgu.edu | ||
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Costs |
SHU | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,310 | $23,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,310 | $23,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,520 | $9,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,280 | $10,022 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,484 | $23,589 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
SHU | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,316 | 1,160 | ||
| Admitted | 8,750 | 978 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.7% | 84.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 14.2%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
SHU | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SHU | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 9% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,700 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $274 |
Diversity |
SHU | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 39% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 1% |
Students |
SHU | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 28% | ||
Campus |
SHU | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Sacred Heart University is larger than than Harrisburg University of Science and Technology based on total student enrollment (10,721 students vs. 3,082 students)
SHU vs. Harrisburg University of Science and Technology Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SHU or Harrisburg University of Science and Technology?
- Sacred Heart University is 93.8% more expensive to attend than Harrisburg University of Science and Technology for in-state tuition ($46,310.00 vs. $23,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 93.8% higher at SHU than Harrisburg University of Science and Technology ($46,310.00 vs. $23,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology than SHU ($10,022 vs. $45,280)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology are 91.5% lower than costs at Sacred Heart University ($9,150 vs. $17,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology than Sacred Heart University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Harrisburg University of Science and Technology students is 21.1% larger than aid received Sacred Heart University ($23,589 vs. $19,484)
SHU vs. Harrisburg University of Science and Technology Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SHU or Harrisburg University of Science and Technology? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Harrisburg University of Science and Technology or SHU .
- Accepted freshman SHU students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (3.42)
- Harrisburg University of Science and Technology has a higher acceptance rate (84.3%) than SHU (65.7%)
SHU vs. Harrisburg University of Science and Technology Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SHU or Harrisburg University of Science and Technology? 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 Harrisburg University of Science and Technology and SHU.
- The graduation rate at SHU is higher than Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (68% vs. 9%)
- Sacred Heart University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Harrisburg University of Science and Technology graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,500)
- SHU graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Harrisburg University of Science and Technology graduates. ($258 vs. $274)
- More SHU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Harrisburg University of Science and Technology students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/