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Overview |
SHU | PAFA | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,721 | 172 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sacredheart.edu | pafa.org | ||
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Costs |
SHU | PAFA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,310 | $40,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,310 | $40,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,520 | $17,512 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,280 | $48,191 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,484 | $16,087 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 80% |
Admission |
SHU | PAFA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,316 | 183 | ||
| Admitted | 8,750 | 167 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.7% | 91.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 11.4% | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
SHU | PAFA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SHU | PAFA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,700 | $22,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $274 |
Diversity |
SHU | PAFA | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 7% |
Students |
SHU | PAFA | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 42% | ||
Campus |
SHU | PAFA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Sacred Heart University is larger than than PAFA based on total student enrollment (10,721 students vs. 172 students)
SHU vs. PAFA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SHU or PAFA?
- Sacred Heart University is 14.3% more expensive to attend than PAFA for in-state tuition ($46,310.00 vs. $40,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.3% higher at SHU than Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts ($46,310.00 vs. $40,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Sacred Heart University than PAFA ($45,280 vs. $48,191)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts are 0% lower than costs at Sacred Heart University ($17,512 vs. $17,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Sacred Heart University than Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (99% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sacred Heart University students is 21.1% larger than aid received Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts ($19,484 vs. $16,087)
SHU vs. PAFA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SHU or PAFA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PAFA or SHU .
- PAFA has a higher acceptance rate (91.3%) than SHU (65.7%)
SHU vs. PAFA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SHU or PAFA? 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 PAFA and SHU.
- The graduation rate at PAFA is higher than Sacred Heart University (73% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Sacred Heart University earn on average $37,700 more per year than PAFA graduates after ten years. ($59,700 vs. $22,000)
- Sacred Heart University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than PAFA graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,500)
- SHU graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than PAFA graduates. ($258 vs. $274)
- More SHU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PAFA students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/