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Overview |
SHU | CNR | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | New Rochelle, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 10,721 | 2,853 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sacredheart.edu | cnr.edu | ||
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Costs |
SHU | CNR | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,310 | $36,152 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,310 | $36,152 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,520 | $14,562 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,280 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,484 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 0% |
Admission |
SHU | CNR | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,316 | - | ||
| Admitted | 8,750 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.7% | |||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | |||
| 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) | |||
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Academics |
SHU | CNR | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SHU | CNR | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,700 | $38,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 32% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $21,892 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $226 |
Diversity |
SHU | CNR | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 16% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 84% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 7% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 50% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 24% |
Students |
SHU | CNR | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 12% | ||
Campus |
SHU | CNR | ||
| 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 CNR based on total student enrollment (10,721 students vs. 2,853 students)
SHU vs. CNR Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SHU or CNR?
- Sacred Heart University is 28.1% more expensive to attend than CNR for in-state tuition ($46,310.00 vs. $36,152.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.1% higher at SHU than The College of New Rochelle ($46,310.00 vs. $36,152.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The College of New Rochelle are 20.3% lower than costs at Sacred Heart University ($14,562 vs. $17,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Sacred Heart University than The College of New Rochelle (99% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sacred Heart University students is ?% larger than aid received The College of New Rochelle ($19,484 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, SHU or CNR? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CNR or SHU .
- Accepted freshman SHU students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at CNR (3.1)
SHU vs. CNR Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SHU or CNR? 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 CNR and SHU.
- The graduation rate at SHU is higher than The College of New Rochelle (68% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from Sacred Heart University earn on average $21,600 more per year than CNR graduates after ten years. ($59,700 vs. $38,100)
- The College of New Rochelle students graduate with a $3,108 lower median federal student loan debt than SHU graduates. ($21,892 vs. $25,000)
- CNR graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than SHU graduates. ($226 vs. $258)
- More SHU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CNR students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/