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Overview |
SHU | Unity College | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Unity, ME | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 10,721 | 4,281 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sacredheart.edu | unity.edu | ||
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Costs |
SHU | Unity College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,310 | $11,280 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,310 | $11,280 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,520 | $12,104 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,280 | $18,554 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,484 | $3,465 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 76% |
Admission |
SHU | Unity College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,316 | 6,312 | ||
| Admitted | 8,750 | 5,953 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.7% | 94.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 7% | ||
| 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
SHU | Unity College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 36:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SHU | Unity College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,700 | $35,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
SHU | Unity College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 21% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 79% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 91% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 0% |
Students |
SHU | Unity College | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 7% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 92% | ||
Campus |
SHU | Unity College | ||
| 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 Unity College based on total student enrollment (10,721 students vs. 4,281 students)
SHU vs. Unity College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SHU or Unity College?
- Sacred Heart University is 310.5% more expensive to attend than Unity College for in-state tuition ($46,310.00 vs. $11,280.00)
- Out of state tuition is 310.5% higher at SHU than Unity College ($46,310.00 vs. $11,280.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Unity College than SHU ($18,554 vs. $45,280)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Unity College are 44.7% lower than costs at Sacred Heart University ($12,104 vs. $17,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Sacred Heart University than Unity College (99% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sacred Heart University students is 462.3% larger than aid received Unity College ($19,484 vs. $3,465)
SHU vs. Unity College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SHU or Unity College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Unity College or SHU .
- Unity College has a higher acceptance rate (94.3%) than SHU (65.7%)
SHU vs. Unity College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SHU or Unity College? 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 Unity College and SHU.
- The graduation rate at SHU is higher than Unity College (68% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Sacred Heart University earn on average $24,600 more per year than Unity College graduates after ten years. ($59,700 vs. $35,100)
- Sacred Heart University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Unity College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- SHU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Unity College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More SHU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Unity College students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/