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Overview |
SHU | Penn College | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,179 | 4,307 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sacredheart.edu | pct.edu | ||
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Costs |
SHU | Penn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,160 | $15,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,160 | $23,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,450 | $12,314 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,165 | $24,650 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,597 | $7,285 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 67% |
Admission |
SHU | Penn College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,284 | - | ||
| Admitted | 9,667 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.7% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.05 | ||
| 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) | |||
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Academics |
SHU | Penn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SHU | Penn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,700 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $222 |
Diversity |
SHU | Penn College | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 23% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 2% |
Students |
SHU | Penn College | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 12% | ||
Campus |
SHU | Penn College | ||
| 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 Penn College based on total student enrollment (11,179 students vs. 4,307 students)
SHU vs. Penn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SHU or Penn College?
- Sacred Heart University is 211.7% more expensive to attend than Penn College for in-state tuition ($48,160.00 vs. $15,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 107.7% higher at SHU than Pennsylvania College of Technology ($48,160.00 vs. $23,190.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pennsylvania College of Technology than SHU ($24,650 vs. $46,165)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pennsylvania College of Technology are 49.8% lower than costs at Sacred Heart University ($12,314 vs. $18,450)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Sacred Heart University than Pennsylvania College of Technology (99% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sacred Heart University students is 182.7% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Technology ($20,597 vs. $7,285)
Which college is harder to get into, SHU or Penn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn College or SHU .
- Accepted freshman SHU students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at Penn College (3.05)
SHU vs. Penn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SHU or Penn 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 Penn College and SHU.
- The graduation rate at SHU is higher than Pennsylvania College of Technology (68% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Sacred Heart University earn on average $15,300 more per year than Penn College graduates after ten years. ($59,700 vs. $44,400)
- Pennsylvania College of Technology students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than SHU graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,000)
- Penn College graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than SHU graduates. ($222 vs. $258)
- More SHU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn College students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/