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Overview |
SHU | Maine College of Art | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Portland, ME | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,721 | 436 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sacredheart.edu | meca.edu | ||
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Costs |
SHU | Maine College of Art | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,310 | $39,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,310 | $39,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,520 | $14,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,280 | $35,395 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,484 | $20,227 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
SHU | Maine College of Art | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,316 | 649 | ||
| Admitted | 8,750 | 480 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.7% | 74% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 20.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
SHU | Maine College of Art | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SHU | Maine College of Art | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,700 | $31,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
SHU | Maine College of Art | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 3% |
Students |
SHU | Maine College of Art | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 85% | ||
Campus |
SHU | Maine College of Art | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Sacred Heart University is larger than than Maine College of Art based on total student enrollment (10,721 students vs. 436 students)
SHU vs. Maine College of Art Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SHU or Maine College of Art?
- Sacred Heart University is 18.4% more expensive to attend than Maine College of Art for in-state tuition ($46,310.00 vs. $39,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.4% higher at SHU than Maine College of Art ($46,310.00 vs. $39,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Maine College of Art than SHU ($35,395 vs. $45,280)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Maine College of Art are 21.3% lower than costs at Sacred Heart University ($14,440 vs. $17,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maine College of Art than Sacred Heart University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Maine College of Art students is 3.8% larger than aid received Sacred Heart University ($20,227 vs. $19,484)
SHU vs. Maine College of Art Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SHU or Maine College of Art? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Maine College of Art or SHU .
- Maine College of Art has a higher acceptance rate (74%) than SHU (65.7%)
SHU vs. Maine College of Art Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SHU or Maine College of Art? 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 Maine College of Art and SHU.
- The graduation rate at SHU is higher than Maine College of Art (68% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Sacred Heart University earn on average $28,100 more per year than Maine College of Art graduates after ten years. ($59,700 vs. $31,600)
- Sacred Heart University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Maine College of Art graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- SHU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Maine College of Art graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More SHU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Maine College of Art students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/