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Overview |
SHU | Johnson State College | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Johnson, VT | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 11,179 | 1,779 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sacredheart.edu | jsc.edu | ||
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Costs |
SHU | Johnson State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,160 | $11,592 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,160 | $25,680 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,450 | $12,404 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,165 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,597 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 0% |
Admission |
SHU | Johnson State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,284 | - | ||
| Admitted | 9,667 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.7% | |||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.32 | ||
| 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) | |||
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Academics |
SHU | Johnson State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SHU | Johnson State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,700 | $33,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $23,819 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $246 |
Diversity |
SHU | Johnson State College | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 23% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 7% |
Students |
SHU | Johnson State College | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 47% | ||
Campus |
SHU | Johnson State College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Sacred Heart University is larger than than Johnson State College based on total student enrollment (11,179 students vs. 1,779 students)
SHU vs. Johnson State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SHU or Johnson State College?
- Sacred Heart University is 315.5% more expensive to attend than Johnson State College for in-state tuition ($48,160.00 vs. $11,592.00)
- Out of state tuition is 87.5% higher at SHU than Johnson State College ($48,160.00 vs. $25,680.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson State College are 48.7% lower than costs at Sacred Heart University ($12,404 vs. $18,450)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Sacred Heart University than Johnson State College (99% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sacred Heart University students is ?% larger than aid received Johnson State College ($20,597 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, SHU or Johnson State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Johnson State College or SHU .
- Accepted freshman SHU students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at Johnson State College (3.32)
SHU vs. Johnson State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SHU or Johnson State 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 Johnson State College and SHU.
- The graduation rate at SHU is higher than Johnson State College (68% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Sacred Heart University earn on average $25,800 more per year than Johnson State College graduates after ten years. ($59,700 vs. $33,900)
- Johnson State College students graduate with a $1,181 lower median federal student loan debt than SHU graduates. ($23,819 vs. $25,000)
- Johnson State College graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than SHU graduates. ($246 vs. $258)
- More SHU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Johnson State College students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/