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Overview |
SHU | Lindsey Wilson College | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Columbia, KY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 10,721 | 3,159 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sacredheart.edu | lindsey.edu | ||
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Costs |
SHU | Lindsey Wilson College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,310 | $25,944 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,310 | $25,944 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,520 | $9,686 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,280 | $13,056 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,484 | $25,764 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
SHU | Lindsey Wilson College | ||
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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 | 3.41 | ||
| 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 | Lindsey Wilson College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SHU | Lindsey Wilson College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,700 | $29,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $18,824 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $194 |
Diversity |
SHU | Lindsey Wilson College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 18% |
Students |
SHU | Lindsey Wilson College | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 16% | ||
Campus |
SHU | Lindsey Wilson College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Sacred Heart University is larger than than Lindsey Wilson College based on total student enrollment (10,721 students vs. 3,159 students)
SHU vs. Lindsey Wilson College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SHU or Lindsey Wilson College?
- Sacred Heart University is 78.5% more expensive to attend than Lindsey Wilson College for in-state tuition ($46,310.00 vs. $25,944.00)
- Out of state tuition is 78.5% higher at SHU than Lindsey Wilson College ($46,310.00 vs. $25,944.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lindsey Wilson College than SHU ($13,056 vs. $45,280)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lindsey Wilson College are 80.9% lower than costs at Sacred Heart University ($9,686 vs. $17,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lindsey Wilson College than Sacred Heart University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lindsey Wilson College students is 32.2% larger than aid received Sacred Heart University ($25,764 vs. $19,484)
Which college is harder to get into, SHU or Lindsey Wilson College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lindsey Wilson College or SHU .
- Accepted freshman SHU students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at Lindsey Wilson College (3.41)
SHU vs. Lindsey Wilson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SHU or Lindsey Wilson 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 Lindsey Wilson College and SHU.
- The graduation rate at SHU is higher than Lindsey Wilson College (68% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Sacred Heart University earn on average $30,400 more per year than Lindsey Wilson College graduates after ten years. ($59,700 vs. $29,300)
- Lindsey Wilson College students graduate with a $6,176 lower median federal student loan debt than SHU graduates. ($18,824 vs. $25,000)
- Lindsey Wilson College graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than SHU graduates. ($194 vs. $258)
- More SHU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lindsey Wilson College students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/