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Overview |
SHU | Potomac College-Washington | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Washington, DC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,721 | 534 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | sacredheart.edu | potomac.edu | ||
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Costs |
SHU | Potomac College-Washington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,310 | $5,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,310 | $5,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,520 | $11,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,280 | $16,802 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,484 | $3,689 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 17% |
Admission |
SHU | Potomac College-Washington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,316 | - | ||
| Admitted | 8,750 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.7% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | Open | ||
| 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 | Potomac College-Washington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SHU | Potomac College-Washington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 20% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,700 | $51,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 26% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $30,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $315 |
Diversity |
SHU | Potomac College-Washington | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 62% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 38% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 19% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 62% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 6% |
Students |
SHU | Potomac College-Washington | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 86% | ||
Campus |
SHU | Potomac College-Washington | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Sacred Heart University is larger than than Potomac College-Washington based on total student enrollment (10,721 students vs. 534 students)
SHU vs. Potomac College-Washington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SHU or Potomac College-Washington?
- Sacred Heart University is 704% more expensive to attend than Potomac College-Washington for in-state tuition ($46,310.00 vs. $5,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 704% higher at SHU than Potomac College Washington ($46,310.00 vs. $5,760.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Potomac College Washington than SHU ($16,802 vs. $45,280)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Potomac College Washington are 54.2% lower than costs at Sacred Heart University ($11,360 vs. $17,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Sacred Heart University than Potomac College Washington (99% vs. 17%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sacred Heart University students is 428.2% larger than aid received Potomac College Washington ($19,484 vs. $3,689)
Which college is harder to get into, SHU or Potomac College-Washington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Potomac College-Washington or SHU .
SHU vs. Potomac College-Washington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SHU or Potomac College-Washington? 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 Potomac College-Washington and SHU.
- The graduation rate at SHU is higher than Potomac College Washington (68% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from Sacred Heart University earn on average $8,300 more per year than Potomac College-Washington graduates after ten years. ($59,700 vs. $51,400)
- Sacred Heart University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Potomac College-Washington graduates. ($25,000 vs. $30,500)
- SHU graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Potomac College-Washington graduates. ($258 vs. $315)
- More SHU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Potomac College-Washington students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/