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Fairfield University Marist College CCSU Quinnipiac ECSU University of Bridgeport UNH RIC WestConn Siena College Loyola University Maryland Salve Regina University| Sacred Heart University | Southern Connecticut State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SHU | SCSU | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | New Haven, CT | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,721 | 8,889 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sacredheart.edu | southernct.edu | ||
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Costs |
SHU | SCSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,310 | $6,470 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,310 | $19,358 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,520 | $14,076 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,280 | $18,712 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,484 | $7,308 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 81% |
Admission |
SHU | SCSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,316 | 8,316 | ||
| Admitted | 8,750 | 6,896 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.7% | 82.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 16% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.2 | ||
| 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) | ||
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Academics |
SHU | SCSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SHU | SCSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,700 | $45,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $240 |
Diversity |
SHU | SCSU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 10% |
Students |
SHU | SCSU | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 7% | ||
Campus |
SHU | SCSU | ||
| 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 SCSU based on total student enrollment (10,721 students vs. 8,889 students)
SHU vs. SCSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SHU or SCSU?
- Sacred Heart University is 615.8% more expensive to attend than SCSU for in-state tuition ($46,310.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 139.2% higher at SHU than Southern Connecticut State University ($46,310.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Connecticut State University than SHU ($18,712 vs. $45,280)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Connecticut State University are 24.5% lower than costs at Sacred Heart University ($14,076 vs. $17,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Sacred Heart University than Southern Connecticut State University (99% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sacred Heart University students is 166.6% larger than aid received Southern Connecticut State University ($19,484 vs. $7,308)
SHU vs. SCSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SHU or SCSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SCSU or SHU .
- Accepted freshman SHU students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at SCSU (3.2)
- SCSU has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than SHU (65.7%)
SHU vs. SCSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SHU or SCSU? 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 SCSU and SHU.
- The graduation rate at SHU is higher than Southern Connecticut State University (68% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Sacred Heart University earn on average $13,900 more per year than SCSU graduates after ten years. ($59,700 vs. $45,800)
- Southern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than SHU graduates. ($23,250 vs. $25,000)
- SCSU graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than SHU graduates. ($240 vs. $258)
- More SHU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SCSU students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/