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Overview |
SHU | Laboure College | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,721 | 983 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sacredheart.edu | caritaschristi.org | ||
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Costs |
SHU | Laboure College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,310 | $30,438 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,310 | $30,438 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,520 | $12,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,280 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,484 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 0% |
Admission |
SHU | Laboure College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,316 | 103 | ||
| Admitted | 8,750 | 40 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.7% | 38.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 30% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
SHU | Laboure College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SHU | Laboure College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,700 | $56,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $23,036 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $238 |
Diversity |
SHU | Laboure College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 92% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 5% |
Students |
SHU | Laboure College | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 0% | ||
Campus |
SHU | Laboure College | ||
| 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 Laboure College based on total student enrollment (10,721 students vs. 983 students)
SHU vs. Laboure College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SHU or Laboure College?
- Sacred Heart University is 52.1% more expensive to attend than Laboure College for in-state tuition ($46,310.00 vs. $30,438.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.1% higher at SHU than Laboure College ($46,310.00 vs. $30,438.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Laboure College are 46% lower than costs at Sacred Heart University ($12,000 vs. $17,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Sacred Heart University than Laboure College (99% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sacred Heart University students is ?% larger than aid received Laboure College ($19,484 vs. $0)
SHU vs. Laboure College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SHU or Laboure College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Laboure College or SHU .
- SHU has a higher acceptance rate (65.7%) than Laboure College (38.8%)
SHU vs. Laboure College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SHU or Laboure 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 Laboure College and SHU.
- Graduates from Sacred Heart University earn on average $3,400 more per year than Laboure College graduates after ten years. ($59,700 vs. $56,300)
- Laboure College students graduate with a $1,964 lower median federal student loan debt than SHU graduates. ($23,036 vs. $25,000)
- Laboure College graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than SHU graduates. ($238 vs. $258)
- More SHU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Laboure College students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/