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Overview |
SHU | Plymouth | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Plymouth, NH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 11,179 | 3,839 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sacredheart.edu | plymouth.edu | ||
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Costs |
SHU | Plymouth | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,160 | $11,870 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,160 | $22,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,450 | $12,104 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,165 | $20,280 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,597 | $10,179 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
SHU | Plymouth | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,284 | 7,421 | ||
| Admitted | 9,667 | 6,755 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.7% | 91% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 14.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.08 | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2026 |
Academics |
SHU | Plymouth | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SHU | Plymouth | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,700 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
SHU | Plymouth | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 23% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 10% |
Students |
SHU | Plymouth | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 51% | ||
Campus |
SHU | Plymouth | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Sacred Heart University is larger than than Plymouth based on total student enrollment (11,179 students vs. 3,839 students)
SHU vs. Plymouth Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SHU or Plymouth?
- Sacred Heart University is 305.7% more expensive to attend than Plymouth for in-state tuition ($48,160.00 vs. $11,870.00)
- Out of state tuition is 111.1% higher at SHU than Plymouth State University ($48,160.00 vs. $22,810.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Plymouth State University than SHU ($20,280 vs. $46,165)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Plymouth State University are 52.4% lower than costs at Sacred Heart University ($12,104 vs. $18,450)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Sacred Heart University as Plymouth State University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sacred Heart University students is 102.3% larger than aid received Plymouth State University ($20,597 vs. $10,179)
SHU vs. Plymouth Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SHU or Plymouth? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Plymouth or SHU .
- Accepted freshman SHU students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at Plymouth (3.08)
- Plymouth has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than SHU (67.7%)
SHU vs. Plymouth Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SHU or Plymouth? 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 Plymouth and SHU.
- The graduation rate at SHU is higher than Plymouth State University (68% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Sacred Heart University earn on average $17,500 more per year than Plymouth graduates after ten years. ($59,700 vs. $42,200)
- Sacred Heart University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Plymouth graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- SHU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Plymouth graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More SHU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Plymouth students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/