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Overview |
SHU | UArts | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,179 | 1,207 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sacredheart.edu | uarts.edu | ||
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Costs |
SHU | UArts | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,160 | $54,010 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,160 | $54,010 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,450 | $19,028 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,165 | $44,510 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,597 | $26,324 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
SHU | UArts | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,284 | 1,367 | ||
| Admitted | 9,667 | 1,069 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.7% | 78.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 23.4% | ||
| 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 | UArts | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SHU | UArts | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,700 | $34,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
SHU | UArts | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 23% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 2% |
Students |
SHU | UArts | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 62% | ||
Campus |
SHU | UArts | ||
| 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 UArts based on total student enrollment (11,179 students vs. 1,207 students)
SHU vs. UArts Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SHU or UArts?
- The University of the Arts is 12.1% more expensive to attend than SHU for in-state tuition ($54,010.00 vs. $48,160.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.1% higher at UArts than Sacred Heart University ($54,010.00 vs. $48,160.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of the Arts than SHU ($44,510 vs. $46,165)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Sacred Heart University are 3.1% lower than costs at The University of the Arts ($18,450 vs. $19,028)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of the Arts than Sacred Heart University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of the Arts students is 27.8% larger than aid received Sacred Heart University ($26,324 vs. $20,597)
SHU vs. UArts Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SHU or UArts? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UArts or SHU .
- UArts has a higher acceptance rate (78.2%) than SHU (67.7%)
SHU vs. UArts Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SHU or UArts? 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 UArts and SHU.
- The graduation rate at SHU is higher than The University of the Arts (68% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Sacred Heart University earn on average $25,200 more per year than UArts graduates after ten years. ($59,700 vs. $34,500)
- Sacred Heart University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than UArts graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- SHU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than UArts graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More SHU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UArts students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/