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Overview |
SHU | Lyndon State College | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Lyndonville, VT | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 10,721 | 1,147 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sacredheart.edu | lyndonstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
SHU | Lyndon State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,310 | $10,632 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,310 | $22,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,520 | $10,290 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,280 | $13,304 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,484 | $8,981 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 94% |
Admission |
SHU | Lyndon State College | ||
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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 | 3.11 | ||
| 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 | Lyndon State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SHU | Lyndon State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,700 | $35,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $276 |
Diversity |
SHU | Lyndon State College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 5% |
Students |
SHU | Lyndon State College | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | - | ||
Campus |
SHU | Lyndon State College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Sacred Heart University is larger than than Lyndon State College based on total student enrollment (10,721 students vs. 1,147 students)
SHU vs. Lyndon State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SHU or Lyndon State College?
- Sacred Heart University is 335.6% more expensive to attend than Lyndon State College for in-state tuition ($46,310.00 vs. $10,632.00)
- Out of state tuition is 103.1% higher at SHU than Lyndon State College ($46,310.00 vs. $22,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lyndon State College than SHU ($13,304 vs. $45,280)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lyndon State College are 70.3% lower than costs at Sacred Heart University ($10,290 vs. $17,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Sacred Heart University than Lyndon State College (99% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sacred Heart University students is 116.9% larger than aid received Lyndon State College ($19,484 vs. $8,981)
Which college is harder to get into, SHU or Lyndon State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lyndon State College or SHU .
- Accepted freshman SHU students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at Lyndon State College (3.11)
SHU vs. Lyndon State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SHU or Lyndon 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 Lyndon State College and SHU.
- The graduation rate at SHU is higher than Lyndon State College (68% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Sacred Heart University earn on average $24,000 more per year than Lyndon State College graduates after ten years. ($59,700 vs. $35,700)
- Sacred Heart University students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Lyndon State College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,750)
- SHU graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Lyndon State College graduates. ($258 vs. $276)
- More SHU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lyndon State College students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/