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Overview |
SHU | Salve Regina University | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Newport, RI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 10,721 | 2,872 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #330 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sacredheart.edu | salve.edu | ||
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Costs |
SHU | Salve Regina University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,310 | $45,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,310 | $45,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,520 | $16,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,280 | $37,997 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,484 | $26,787 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
SHU | Salve Regina University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,316 | 5,562 | ||
| Admitted | 8,750 | 3,867 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.7% | 69.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1130/1280 | |||
| 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 | Salve Regina University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SHU | Salve Regina University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,700 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
SHU | Salve Regina University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 6% |
Students |
SHU | Salve Regina University | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 86% | ||
Campus |
SHU | Salve Regina University | ||
| 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 Salve Regina University based on total student enrollment (10,721 students vs. 2,872 students)
SHU vs. Salve Regina University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SHU or Salve Regina University?
- Sacred Heart University is 2.3% more expensive to attend than Salve Regina University for in-state tuition ($46,310.00 vs. $45,250.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.3% higher at SHU than Salve Regina University ($46,310.00 vs. $45,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salve Regina University than SHU ($37,997 vs. $45,280)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Salve Regina University are 6.2% lower than costs at Sacred Heart University ($16,500 vs. $17,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salve Regina University than Sacred Heart University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Salve Regina University students is 37.5% larger than aid received Sacred Heart University ($26,787 vs. $19,484)
SHU vs. Salve Regina University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SHU or Salve Regina University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Salve Regina University or SHU .
- Accepted freshman SHU students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at Salve Regina University (3.52)
- Salve Regina University has a higher acceptance rate (69.5%) than SHU (65.7%)
SHU vs. Salve Regina University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SHU or Salve Regina University? 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 Salve Regina University and SHU.
- The graduation rate at Salve Regina University is higher than Sacred Heart University (73% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Sacred Heart University earn on average $5,400 more per year than Salve Regina University graduates after ten years. ($59,700 vs. $54,300)
- Sacred Heart University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Salve Regina University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- SHU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Salve Regina University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Salve Regina University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SHU students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/