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Overview |
SHU | Park University | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Parkville, MO | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 10,721 | 7,662 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sacredheart.edu | park.edu | ||
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Costs |
SHU | Park University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,310 | $12,231 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,310 | $12,231 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,520 | $8,330 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,280 | $15,858 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,484 | $7,043 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 85% |
Admission |
SHU | Park University | ||
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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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
SHU | Park University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SHU | Park University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,700 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $201 |
Diversity |
SHU | Park University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 8% |
Students |
SHU | Park University | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 60% | ||
Campus |
SHU | Park University | ||
| 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 Park University based on total student enrollment (10,721 students vs. 7,662 students)
SHU vs. Park University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SHU or Park University?
- Sacred Heart University is 278.6% more expensive to attend than Park University for in-state tuition ($46,310.00 vs. $12,231.00)
- Out of state tuition is 278.6% higher at SHU than Park University ($46,310.00 vs. $12,231.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Park University than SHU ($15,858 vs. $45,280)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Park University are 110.3% lower than costs at Sacred Heart University ($8,330 vs. $17,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Sacred Heart University than Park University (99% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sacred Heart University students is 176.6% larger than aid received Park University ($19,484 vs. $7,043)
Which college is harder to get into, SHU or Park University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Park University or SHU .
SHU vs. Park University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SHU or Park University? 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 Park University and SHU.
- The graduation rate at SHU is higher than Park University (68% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Sacred Heart University earn on average $10,100 more per year than Park University graduates after ten years. ($59,700 vs. $49,600)
- Park University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than SHU graduates. ($19,500 vs. $25,000)
- Park University graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than SHU graduates. ($201 vs. $258)
- More SHU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Park University students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/