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Overview |
SHU | Marlboro College | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Marlboro, VT | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 10,721 | 142 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sacredheart.edu | marlboro.edu | ||
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Costs |
SHU | Marlboro College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,310 | $26,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,310 | $26,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,520 | $12,595 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,280 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,484 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 0% |
Admission |
SHU | Marlboro 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 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
SHU | Marlboro College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 4:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SHU | Marlboro College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,700 | $31,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
SHU | Marlboro College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 14% |
Students |
SHU | Marlboro College | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 13% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 84% | ||
Campus |
SHU | Marlboro College | ||
| 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 Marlboro College based on total student enrollment (10,721 students vs. 142 students)
SHU vs. Marlboro College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SHU or Marlboro College?
- Sacred Heart University is 74.8% more expensive to attend than Marlboro College for in-state tuition ($46,310.00 vs. $26,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 74.8% higher at SHU than Marlboro College ($46,310.00 vs. $26,500.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Marlboro College are 39.1% lower than costs at Sacred Heart University ($12,595 vs. $17,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Sacred Heart University than Marlboro College (99% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sacred Heart University students is ?% larger than aid received Marlboro College ($19,484 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, SHU or Marlboro College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marlboro College or SHU .
SHU vs. Marlboro College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SHU or Marlboro 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 Marlboro College and SHU.
- The graduation rate at SHU is higher than Marlboro College (68% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Sacred Heart University earn on average $28,300 more per year than Marlboro College graduates after ten years. ($59,700 vs. $31,400)
- Sacred Heart University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Marlboro College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- SHU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Marlboro College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More SHU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marlboro College students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/