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Overview |
SHU | Neumann | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Aston, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 11,179 | 2,171 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #729 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sacredheart.edu | neumann.edu | ||
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Costs |
SHU | Neumann | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,160 | $35,420 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,160 | $35,420 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,450 | $15,680 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,165 | $29,298 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,597 | $27,372 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
SHU | Neumann | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,284 | 4,212 | ||
| Admitted | 9,667 | 3,218 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.7% | 76.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 905/1085 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2026 |
Academics |
SHU | Neumann | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SHU | Neumann | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,700 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
SHU | Neumann | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 23% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 17% |
Students |
SHU | Neumann | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 39% | ||
Campus |
SHU | Neumann | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Sacred Heart University is larger than than Neumann based on total student enrollment (11,179 students vs. 2,171 students)
SHU vs. Neumann Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SHU or Neumann?
- Sacred Heart University is 36% more expensive to attend than Neumann for in-state tuition ($48,160.00 vs. $35,420.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36% higher at SHU than Neumann University ($48,160.00 vs. $35,420.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Neumann University than SHU ($29,298 vs. $46,165)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Neumann University are 17.7% lower than costs at Sacred Heart University ($15,680 vs. $18,450)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Neumann University than Sacred Heart University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Neumann University students is 32.9% larger than aid received Sacred Heart University ($27,372 vs. $20,597)
SHU vs. Neumann Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SHU or Neumann? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Neumann or SHU .
- Accepted freshman SHU students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at Neumann (3.23)
- Neumann has a higher acceptance rate (76.4%) than SHU (67.7%)
SHU vs. Neumann Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SHU or Neumann? 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 Neumann and SHU.
- The graduation rate at SHU is higher than Neumann University (68% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Sacred Heart University earn on average $15,100 more per year than Neumann graduates after ten years. ($59,700 vs. $44,600)
- Sacred Heart University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Neumann graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- SHU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Neumann graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More SHU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Neumann 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/