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Overview |
SHU | Pine Manor College | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Chestnut Hill, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 10,721 | 93 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sacredheart.edu | pmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
SHU | Pine Manor College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,310 | $30,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,310 | $30,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,520 | $13,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,280 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,484 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 0% |
Admission |
SHU | Pine Manor College | ||
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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) | |||
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Academics |
SHU | Pine Manor College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SHU | Pine Manor College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,700 | $33,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 31% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $30,996 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $320 |
Diversity |
SHU | Pine Manor College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 5% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 8% | ||
| % International | 1% | 36% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 7% |
Students |
SHU | Pine Manor College | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 11% | ||
Campus |
SHU | Pine Manor College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Sacred Heart University is larger than than Pine Manor College based on total student enrollment (10,721 students vs. 93 students)
SHU vs. Pine Manor College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SHU or Pine Manor College?
- Sacred Heart University is 51.3% more expensive to attend than Pine Manor College for in-state tuition ($46,310.00 vs. $30,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.3% higher at SHU than Pine Manor College ($46,310.00 vs. $30,600.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pine Manor College are 26.7% lower than costs at Sacred Heart University ($13,830 vs. $17,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Sacred Heart University than Pine Manor College (99% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sacred Heart University students is ?% larger than aid received Pine Manor College ($19,484 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, SHU or Pine Manor College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pine Manor College or SHU .
SHU vs. Pine Manor College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SHU or Pine Manor 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 Pine Manor College and SHU.
- The graduation rate at SHU is higher than Pine Manor College (68% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Sacred Heart University earn on average $25,800 more per year than Pine Manor College graduates after ten years. ($59,700 vs. $33,900)
- Sacred Heart University students graduate with a $5,996 lower median federal student loan debt than Pine Manor College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $30,996)
- SHU graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Pine Manor College graduates. ($258 vs. $320)
- More SHU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pine Manor College students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 31%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/