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Overview |
SHU | Maria College of Albany | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Albany, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,179 | 752 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sacredheart.edu | mariacollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
SHU | Maria College of Albany | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,160 | $16,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,160 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,450 | $9,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,165 | $17,290 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,597 | $8,521 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 81% |
Admission |
SHU | Maria College of Albany | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,284 | 256 | ||
| Admitted | 9,667 | 156 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.7% | 60.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 29.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 2.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 965/1095 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
SHU | Maria College of Albany | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SHU | Maria College of Albany | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,700 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $20,118 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $208 |
Diversity |
SHU | Maria College of Albany | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 23% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 21% |
Students |
SHU | Maria College of Albany | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 2% | ||
Campus |
SHU | Maria College of Albany | ||
| 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 Maria College of Albany based on total student enrollment (11,179 students vs. 752 students)
SHU vs. Maria College of Albany Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SHU or Maria College of Albany?
- Sacred Heart University is 183.6% more expensive to attend than Maria College of Albany for in-state tuition ($48,160.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- Out of state tuition is 183.6% higher at SHU than Maria College of Albany ($48,160.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Maria College of Albany than SHU ($17,290 vs. $46,165)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Maria College of Albany are 94.2% lower than costs at Sacred Heart University ($9,500 vs. $18,450)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Sacred Heart University than Maria College of Albany (99% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sacred Heart University students is 141.7% larger than aid received Maria College of Albany ($20,597 vs. $8,521)
SHU vs. Maria College of Albany Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SHU or Maria College of Albany? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Maria College of Albany or SHU .
- Accepted freshman SHU students have a 1.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at Maria College of Albany (2.5)
- SHU has a higher acceptance rate (67.7%) than Maria College of Albany (60.9%)
SHU vs. Maria College of Albany Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SHU or Maria College of Albany? 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 Maria College of Albany and SHU.
- Graduates from Sacred Heart University earn on average $16,300 more per year than Maria College of Albany graduates after ten years. ($59,700 vs. $43,400)
- Maria College of Albany students graduate with a $4,882 lower median federal student loan debt than SHU graduates. ($20,118 vs. $25,000)
- Maria College of Albany graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than SHU graduates. ($208 vs. $258)
- More SHU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Maria College of Albany students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/