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Overview |
SHU | Saint Joseph's College of Maine | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Standish, ME | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 10,721 | 1,478 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #753 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sacredheart.edu | sjcme.edu | ||
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Costs |
SHU | Saint Joseph's College of Maine | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,310 | $41,586 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,310 | $41,586 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,520 | $14,936 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,280 | $29,625 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,484 | $26,987 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
SHU | Saint Joseph's College of Maine | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,316 | 1,472 | ||
| Admitted | 8,750 | 1,190 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.7% | 80.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 960/1120 | |||
| 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 | Saint Joseph's College of Maine | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SHU | Saint Joseph's College of Maine | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,700 | $43,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
SHU | Saint Joseph's College of Maine | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 40% |
Students |
SHU | Saint Joseph's College of Maine | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 42% | ||
Campus |
SHU | Saint Joseph's College of Maine | ||
| 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 Saint Joseph's College of Maine based on total student enrollment (10,721 students vs. 1,478 students)
SHU vs. Saint Joseph's College of Maine Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SHU or Saint Joseph's College of Maine?
- Sacred Heart University is 11.4% more expensive to attend than Saint Joseph's College of Maine for in-state tuition ($46,310.00 vs. $41,586.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.4% higher at SHU than Saint Joseph's College of Maine ($46,310.00 vs. $41,586.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Joseph's College of Maine than SHU ($29,625 vs. $45,280)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Joseph's College of Maine are 17.3% lower than costs at Sacred Heart University ($14,936 vs. $17,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Joseph's College of Maine than Sacred Heart University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Joseph's College of Maine students is 38.5% larger than aid received Sacred Heart University ($26,987 vs. $19,484)
SHU vs. Saint Joseph's College of Maine Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SHU or Saint Joseph's College of Maine? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Joseph's College of Maine or SHU .
- Accepted freshman SHU students have a 0.55 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at Saint Joseph's College of Maine (3.0)
- Saint Joseph's College of Maine has a higher acceptance rate (80.8%) than SHU (65.7%)
SHU vs. Saint Joseph's College of Maine Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SHU or Saint Joseph's College of Maine? 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 Saint Joseph's College of Maine and SHU.
- The graduation rate at SHU is higher than Saint Joseph's College of Maine (68% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Sacred Heart University earn on average $16,400 more per year than Saint Joseph's College of Maine graduates after ten years. ($59,700 vs. $43,300)
- Sacred Heart University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Joseph's College of Maine graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- SHU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Joseph's College of Maine graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More SHU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Joseph's College of Maine students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/