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Overview |
SHU | Marian | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Indianapolis, IN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,721 | 3,701 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sacredheart.edu | marian.edu | ||
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Costs |
SHU | Marian | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,310 | $37,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,310 | $37,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,520 | $12,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,280 | $22,554 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,484 | $28,904 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
SHU | Marian | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,316 | 1,997 | ||
| Admitted | 8,750 | 1,874 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.7% | 93.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 24.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.56 | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
SHU | Marian | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SHU | Marian | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,700 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
SHU | Marian | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 4% |
Students |
SHU | Marian | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 10% | ||
Campus |
SHU | Marian | ||
| 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 Marian based on total student enrollment (10,721 students vs. 3,701 students)
SHU vs. Marian Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SHU or Marian?
- Sacred Heart University is 23.2% more expensive to attend than Marian for in-state tuition ($46,310.00 vs. $37,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.2% higher at SHU than Marian University ($46,310.00 vs. $37,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marian University than SHU ($22,554 vs. $45,280)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Marian University are 46% lower than costs at Sacred Heart University ($12,000 vs. $17,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marian University than Sacred Heart University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marian University students is 48.3% larger than aid received Sacred Heart University ($28,904 vs. $19,484)
SHU vs. Marian Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SHU or Marian? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marian or SHU .
- Accepted freshman Marian students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at SHU (3.55)
- Marian has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than SHU (65.7%)
SHU vs. Marian Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SHU or Marian? 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 Marian and SHU.
- The graduation rate at SHU is higher than Marian University (68% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Sacred Heart University earn on average $14,900 more per year than Marian graduates after ten years. ($59,700 vs. $44,800)
- Sacred Heart University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Marian graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- SHU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Marian graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More SHU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marian students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/