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Overview |
SHU | CW | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | White Plains, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,721 | 828 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | sacredheart.edu | cw.edu | ||
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Costs |
SHU | CW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,310 | $22,113 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,310 | $22,113 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,520 | $9,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,280 | $10,891 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,484 | $18,559 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
SHU | CW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,316 | 462 | ||
| Admitted | 8,750 | 441 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.7% | 95.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 24.5% | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
SHU | CW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SHU | CW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,700 | $39,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 31% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $23,894 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $247 |
Diversity |
SHU | CW | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 12% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 39% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 41% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 4% |
Students |
SHU | CW | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 1% | ||
Campus |
SHU | CW | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Sacred Heart University is larger than than CW based on total student enrollment (10,721 students vs. 828 students)
SHU vs. CW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SHU or CW?
- Sacred Heart University is 109.4% more expensive to attend than CW for in-state tuition ($46,310.00 vs. $22,113.00)
- Out of state tuition is 109.4% higher at SHU than The College of Westchester ($46,310.00 vs. $22,113.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The College of Westchester than SHU ($10,891 vs. $45,280)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The College of Westchester are 84% lower than costs at Sacred Heart University ($9,520 vs. $17,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The College of Westchester than Sacred Heart University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sacred Heart University students is 5% larger than aid received The College of Westchester ($19,484 vs. $18,559)
SHU vs. CW Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SHU or CW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CW or SHU .
- CW has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than SHU (65.7%)
SHU vs. CW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SHU or CW? 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 CW and SHU.
- Graduates from Sacred Heart University earn on average $19,900 more per year than CW graduates after ten years. ($59,700 vs. $39,800)
- The College of Westchester students graduate with a $1,106 lower median federal student loan debt than SHU graduates. ($23,894 vs. $25,000)
- CW graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than SHU graduates. ($247 vs. $258)
- More SHU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CW students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 31%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/