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Overview |
SHU | Saint Peters; SPC | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Jersey City, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 10,721 | 3,430 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #574 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sacredheart.edu | saintpeters.edu | ||
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Costs |
SHU | Saint Peters; SPC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,310 | $38,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,310 | $38,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,520 | $17,108 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,280 | $11,996 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,484 | $35,256 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
SHU | Saint Peters; SPC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,316 | 2,999 | ||
| Admitted | 8,750 | 2,664 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.7% | 88.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1150 | |||
| 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 Peters; SPC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SHU | Saint Peters; SPC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,700 | $48,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $258 |
Diversity |
SHU | Saint Peters; SPC | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 18% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 37% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 8% |
Students |
SHU | Saint Peters; SPC | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 16% | ||
Campus |
SHU | Saint Peters; SPC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Sacred Heart University is larger than than Saint Peters; SPC based on total student enrollment (10,721 students vs. 3,430 students)
SHU vs. Saint Peters; SPC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SHU or Saint Peters; SPC?
- Sacred Heart University is 19.4% more expensive to attend than Saint Peters; SPC for in-state tuition ($46,310.00 vs. $38,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.4% higher at SHU than Saint Peter's University ($46,310.00 vs. $38,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Peter's University than SHU ($11,996 vs. $45,280)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Peter's University are 2.4% lower than costs at Sacred Heart University ($17,108 vs. $17,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Peter's University than Sacred Heart University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Peter's University students is 80.9% larger than aid received Sacred Heart University ($35,256 vs. $19,484)
SHU vs. Saint Peters; SPC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SHU or Saint Peters; SPC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Peters; SPC or SHU .
- Accepted freshman SHU students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at Saint Peters; SPC (3.31)
- Saint Peters; SPC has a higher acceptance rate (88.8%) than SHU (65.7%)
SHU vs. Saint Peters; SPC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SHU or Saint Peters; SPC? 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 Peters; SPC and SHU.
- The graduation rate at SHU is higher than Saint Peter's University (68% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Sacred Heart University earn on average $11,300 more per year than Saint Peters; SPC graduates after ten years. ($59,700 vs. $48,400)
- Saint Peter's University and SHU graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($25,000 vs. $25,000)
- Saint Peter's University and SHU graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($258 vs. $258)
- More SHU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Peters; SPC students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/