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Overview |
SHU | Trocaire | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Buffalo, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,721 | 1,022 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sacredheart.edu | trocaire.edu | ||
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Costs |
SHU | Trocaire | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,310 | $18,890 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,310 | $18,890 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,520 | $9,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,280 | $18,468 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,484 | $10,881 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
SHU | Trocaire | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,316 | 301 | ||
| Admitted | 8,750 | 205 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.7% | 68.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 25.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
SHU | Trocaire | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SHU | Trocaire | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,700 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $21,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $217 |
Diversity |
SHU | Trocaire | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 86% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 7% |
Students |
SHU | Trocaire | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 0% | ||
Campus |
SHU | Trocaire | ||
| 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 Trocaire based on total student enrollment (10,721 students vs. 1,022 students)
SHU vs. Trocaire Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SHU or Trocaire?
- Sacred Heart University is 145.2% more expensive to attend than Trocaire for in-state tuition ($46,310.00 vs. $18,890.00)
- Out of state tuition is 145.2% higher at SHU than Trocaire College ($46,310.00 vs. $18,890.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Trocaire College than SHU ($18,468 vs. $45,280)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trocaire College are 77% lower than costs at Sacred Heart University ($9,900 vs. $17,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Trocaire College than Sacred Heart University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sacred Heart University students is 79.1% larger than aid received Trocaire College ($19,484 vs. $10,881)
SHU vs. Trocaire Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SHU or Trocaire? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Trocaire or SHU .
- Trocaire has a higher acceptance rate (68.1%) than SHU (65.7%)
SHU vs. Trocaire Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SHU or Trocaire? 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 Trocaire and SHU.
- Graduates from Sacred Heart University earn on average $19,500 more per year than Trocaire graduates after ten years. ($59,700 vs. $40,200)
- Trocaire College students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than SHU graduates. ($21,000 vs. $25,000)
- Trocaire graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than SHU graduates. ($217 vs. $258)
- More SHU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Trocaire students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/