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Overview |
SHU | Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Brooklyn, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,721 | 6,982 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sacredheart.edu | liu.edu | ||
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Costs |
SHU | Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,310 | $35,038 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,310 | $35,038 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,520 | $13,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,280 | $26,771 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,484 | $20,201 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 93% |
Admission |
SHU | Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,316 | - | ||
| Admitted | 8,750 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.7% | |||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.37 | ||
| 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) | Required | ||
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Academics |
SHU | Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SHU | Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 20% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,700 | $54,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $263 |
Diversity |
SHU | Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 20% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 16% |
Students |
SHU | Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | - | ||
Campus |
SHU | Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Sacred Heart University is larger than than Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus based on total student enrollment (10,721 students vs. 6,982 students)
SHU vs. Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SHU or Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus?
- Sacred Heart University is 32.2% more expensive to attend than Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus for in-state tuition ($46,310.00 vs. $35,038.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.2% higher at SHU than Long Island University Brooklyn Campus ($46,310.00 vs. $35,038.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Long Island University Brooklyn Campus than SHU ($26,771 vs. $45,280)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Long Island University Brooklyn Campus are 27.7% lower than costs at Sacred Heart University ($13,720 vs. $17,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Sacred Heart University than Long Island University Brooklyn Campus (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Long Island University Brooklyn Campus students is 3.7% larger than aid received Sacred Heart University ($20,201 vs. $19,484)
Which college is harder to get into, SHU or Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus or SHU .
- Accepted freshman SHU students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus (3.37)
SHU vs. Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SHU or Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus? 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 Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus and SHU.
- The graduation rate at SHU is higher than Long Island University Brooklyn Campus (68% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from Sacred Heart University earn on average $5,100 more per year than Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus graduates after ten years. ($59,700 vs. $54,600)
- Sacred Heart University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,500)
- SHU graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus graduates. ($258 vs. $263)
- More SHU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/