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Overview |
SHU | Stonehill College | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Easton, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 10,721 | 2,543 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sacredheart.edu | stonehill.edu | ||
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Costs |
SHU | Stonehill College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,310 | $51,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,310 | $51,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,520 | $15,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,280 | $31,021 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,484 | $34,710 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
SHU | Stonehill College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,316 | 7,269 | ||
| Admitted | 8,750 | 5,338 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.7% | 73.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 13.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
SHU | Stonehill College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SHU | Stonehill College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,700 | $66,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
SHU | Stonehill College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 3% |
Students |
SHU | Stonehill College | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 36% | ||
Campus |
SHU | Stonehill College | ||
| 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 Stonehill College based on total student enrollment (10,721 students vs. 2,543 students)
SHU vs. Stonehill College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SHU or Stonehill College?
- Stonehill College is 10.1% more expensive to attend than SHU for in-state tuition ($51,000.00 vs. $46,310.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.1% higher at Stonehill College than Sacred Heart University ($51,000.00 vs. $46,310.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Stonehill College than SHU ($31,021 vs. $45,280)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Stonehill College are 16% lower than costs at Sacred Heart University ($15,100 vs. $17,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Stonehill College than Sacred Heart University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stonehill College students is 78.1% larger than aid received Sacred Heart University ($34,710 vs. $19,484)
SHU vs. Stonehill College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SHU or Stonehill College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Stonehill College or SHU .
- Accepted freshman SHU students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at Stonehill College (3.32)
- Stonehill College has a higher acceptance rate (73.4%) than SHU (65.7%)
SHU vs. Stonehill College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SHU or Stonehill College? 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 Stonehill College and SHU.
- The graduation rate at Stonehill College is higher than Sacred Heart University (81% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Stonehill College earn on average $6,300 more per year than SHU graduates after ten years. ($66,000 vs. $59,700)
- Sacred Heart University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Stonehill College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- SHU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Stonehill College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Stonehill College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SHU students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/