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Overview |
SHU | SUNY Empire State College | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Saratoga Springs, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 11,179 | 9,545 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sacredheart.edu | esc.edu | ||
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Costs |
SHU | SUNY Empire State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,160 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,160 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,450 | $14,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,165 | $11,065 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,597 | $7,071 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 85% |
Admission |
SHU | SUNY Empire State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,284 | - | ||
| Admitted | 9,667 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.7% | |||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
SHU | SUNY Empire State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SHU | SUNY Empire State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 19% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,700 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 44% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $240 |
Diversity |
SHU | SUNY Empire State College | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 23% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 2% |
Students |
SHU | SUNY Empire State College | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 4% | ||
Campus |
SHU | SUNY Empire State College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Sacred Heart University is larger than than SUNY Empire State College based on total student enrollment (11,179 students vs. 9,545 students)
SHU vs. SUNY Empire State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SHU or SUNY Empire State College?
- Sacred Heart University is 581.2% more expensive to attend than SUNY Empire State College for in-state tuition ($48,160.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 183.6% higher at SHU than SUNY Empire State College ($48,160.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY Empire State College than SHU ($11,065 vs. $46,165)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY Empire State College are 29.7% lower than costs at Sacred Heart University ($14,230 vs. $18,450)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Sacred Heart University than SUNY Empire State College (99% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sacred Heart University students is 191.3% larger than aid received SUNY Empire State College ($20,597 vs. $7,071)
Which college is harder to get into, SHU or SUNY Empire State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY Empire State College or SHU .
SHU vs. SUNY Empire State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SHU or SUNY Empire State 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 SUNY Empire State College and SHU.
- The graduation rate at SHU is higher than SUNY Empire State College (68% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Sacred Heart University earn on average $13,700 more per year than SUNY Empire State College graduates after ten years. ($59,700 vs. $46,000)
- SUNY Empire State College students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than SHU graduates. ($23,250 vs. $25,000)
- SUNY Empire State College 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 SUNY Empire State College students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/