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Overview |
SHU | Stevenson University | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Stevenson, MD | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 10,721 | 3,483 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sacredheart.edu | stevenson.edu | ||
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Costs |
SHU | Stevenson University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,310 | $36,036 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,310 | $36,036 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,520 | $14,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,280 | $27,600 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,484 | $28,258 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
SHU | Stevenson University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,316 | 4,793 | ||
| Admitted | 8,750 | 4,031 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.7% | 84.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 18.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.1 | ||
| 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 | Stevenson University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SHU | Stevenson University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,700 | $52,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
SHU | Stevenson University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 3% |
Students |
SHU | Stevenson University | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 27% | ||
Campus |
SHU | Stevenson University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Sacred Heart University is larger than than Stevenson University based on total student enrollment (10,721 students vs. 3,483 students)
SHU vs. Stevenson University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SHU or Stevenson University?
- Sacred Heart University is 28.5% more expensive to attend than Stevenson University for in-state tuition ($46,310.00 vs. $36,036.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.5% higher at SHU than Stevenson University ($46,310.00 vs. $36,036.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Stevenson University than SHU ($27,600 vs. $45,280)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Stevenson University are 21% lower than costs at Sacred Heart University ($14,480 vs. $17,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Stevenson University than Sacred Heart University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stevenson University students is 45% larger than aid received Sacred Heart University ($28,258 vs. $19,484)
SHU vs. Stevenson University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SHU or Stevenson University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Stevenson University or SHU .
- Accepted freshman SHU students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at Stevenson University (3.1)
- Stevenson University has a higher acceptance rate (84.1%) than SHU (65.7%)
SHU vs. Stevenson University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SHU or Stevenson 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 Stevenson University and SHU.
- The graduation rate at SHU is higher than Stevenson University (68% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Sacred Heart University earn on average $7,600 more per year than Stevenson University graduates after ten years. ($59,700 vs. $52,100)
- Sacred Heart University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Stevenson University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- SHU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Stevenson University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More SHU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Stevenson University students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/