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Overview |
SHU | Plaza College | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Jackson Heights, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,721 | 807 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | sacredheart.edu | plazacollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
SHU | Plaza College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,310 | $13,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,310 | $13,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,520 | $7,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,280 | $17,178 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,484 | $6,822 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 90% |
Admission |
SHU | Plaza College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,316 | 1,073 | ||
| Admitted | 8,750 | 322 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.7% | 30% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 55% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
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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) | ||
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Academics |
SHU | Plaza College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 28:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SHU | Plaza College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,700 | $27,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 30% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $13,915 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $143 |
Diversity |
SHU | Plaza College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 20% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 80% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 12% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 31% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 33% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 12% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 0% |
Students |
SHU | Plaza College | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 2% | ||
Campus |
SHU | Plaza College | ||
| 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 Plaza College based on total student enrollment (10,721 students vs. 807 students)
SHU vs. Plaza College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SHU or Plaza College?
- Sacred Heart University is 256.2% more expensive to attend than Plaza College for in-state tuition ($46,310.00 vs. $13,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 256.2% higher at SHU than Plaza College ($46,310.00 vs. $13,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Plaza College than SHU ($17,178 vs. $45,280)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Plaza College are 150.3% lower than costs at Sacred Heart University ($7,000 vs. $17,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Sacred Heart University than Plaza College (99% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sacred Heart University students is 185.6% larger than aid received Plaza College ($19,484 vs. $6,822)
SHU vs. Plaza College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SHU or Plaza College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Plaza College or SHU .
- SHU has a higher acceptance rate (65.7%) than Plaza College (30%)
SHU vs. Plaza College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SHU or Plaza 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 Plaza College and SHU.
- Graduates from Sacred Heart University earn on average $32,400 more per year than Plaza College graduates after ten years. ($59,700 vs. $27,300)
- Plaza College students graduate with a $11,085 lower median federal student loan debt than SHU graduates. ($13,915 vs. $25,000)
- Plaza College graduates are paying $115 less per month on federal student loans than SHU graduates. ($143 vs. $258)
- More SHU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Plaza College students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/