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Overview |
SHU | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Dunmore, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 10,721 | 875 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sacredheart.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
SHU | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,310 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,310 | $24,318 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,520 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,280 | $16,594 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,484 | $10,823 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 82% |
Admission |
SHU | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,316 | 2,297 | ||
| Admitted | 8,750 | 2,159 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.7% | 94% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 10.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 1020/1230 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
SHU | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SHU | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,700 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $277 |
Diversity |
SHU | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 2% |
Students |
SHU | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 19% | ||
Campus |
SHU | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
| 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 Penn State Worthington Scranton based on total student enrollment (10,721 students vs. 875 students)
SHU vs. Penn State Worthington Scranton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SHU or Penn State Worthington Scranton?
- Sacred Heart University is 216.7% more expensive to attend than Penn State Worthington Scranton for in-state tuition ($46,310.00 vs. $14,624.00)
- Out of state tuition is 90.4% higher at SHU than Penn State Worthington Scranton ($46,310.00 vs. $24,318.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Worthington Scranton than SHU ($16,594 vs. $45,280)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Worthington Scranton are 34.9% lower than costs at Sacred Heart University ($12,984 vs. $17,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Sacred Heart University than Penn State Worthington Scranton (99% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sacred Heart University students is 80% larger than aid received Penn State Worthington Scranton ($19,484 vs. $10,823)
SHU vs. Penn State Worthington Scranton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SHU or Penn State Worthington Scranton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Worthington Scranton or SHU .
- Penn State Worthington Scranton has a higher acceptance rate (94%) than SHU (65.7%)
SHU vs. Penn State Worthington Scranton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SHU or Penn State Worthington Scranton? 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 State Worthington Scranton and SHU.
- The graduation rate at SHU is higher than Penn State Worthington Scranton (68% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Sacred Heart University earn on average $4,400 more per year than Penn State Worthington Scranton graduates after ten years. ($59,700 vs. $55,300)
- Sacred Heart University students graduate with a $1,818 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Worthington Scranton graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,818)
- SHU graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Worthington Scranton graduates. ($258 vs. $277)
- More SHU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Worthington Scranton students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/