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Overview |
SHU | TESC | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Trenton, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,721 | 8,248 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sacredheart.edu | tesc.edu | ||
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Costs |
SHU | TESC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,310 | $7,372 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,310 | $9,556 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,520 | $5,103 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,280 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,484 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 0% |
Admission |
SHU | TESC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,316 | - | ||
| Admitted | 8,750 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.7% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | Open | ||
| 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 | TESC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SHU | TESC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,700 | $57,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $10,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $111 |
Diversity |
SHU | TESC | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 15% |
Students |
SHU | TESC | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | - | ||
Campus |
SHU | TESC | ||
| 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 TESC based on total student enrollment (10,721 students vs. 8,248 students)
SHU vs. TESC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SHU or TESC?
- Sacred Heart University is 528.2% more expensive to attend than TESC for in-state tuition ($46,310.00 vs. $7,372.00)
- Out of state tuition is 384.6% higher at SHU than Thomas Edison State College ($46,310.00 vs. $9,556.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas Edison State College are 243.3% lower than costs at Sacred Heart University ($5,103 vs. $17,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Sacred Heart University than Thomas Edison State College (99% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sacred Heart University students is ?% larger than aid received Thomas Edison State College ($19,484 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, SHU or TESC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TESC or SHU .
SHU vs. TESC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SHU or TESC? 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 TESC and SHU.
- Graduates from Sacred Heart University earn on average $1,900 more per year than TESC graduates after ten years. ($59,700 vs. $57,800)
- Thomas Edison State College students graduate with a $14,250 lower median federal student loan debt than SHU graduates. ($10,750 vs. $25,000)
- TESC graduates are paying $147 less per month on federal student loans than SHU graduates. ($111 vs. $258)
- More SHU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TESC students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/