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Overview |
SHU | University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Hartford, Connecticut | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,721 | 1,535 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sacredheart.edu | uconn.edu | ||
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Costs |
SHU | University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,310 | $15,672 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,310 | $38,340 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,520 | $15,388 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,280 | $11,779 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,484 | $12,246 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 82% |
Admission |
SHU | University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,316 | 2,554 | ||
| Admitted | 8,750 | 2,485 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.7% | 97.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 24.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1000/1230 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
SHU | University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 24:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SHU | University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,700 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | N/A |
Diversity |
SHU | University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 0% |
Students |
SHU | University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 1% | ||
Campus |
SHU | University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Sacred Heart University is larger than than University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus based on total student enrollment (10,721 students vs. 1,535 students)
SHU vs. University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SHU or University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus?
- Sacred Heart University is 195.5% more expensive to attend than University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus for in-state tuition ($46,310.00 vs. $15,672.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.8% higher at SHU than University of Connecticut Hartford Campus ($46,310.00 vs. $38,340.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Connecticut Hartford Campus than SHU ($11,779 vs. $45,280)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Connecticut Hartford Campus are 13.9% lower than costs at Sacred Heart University ($15,388 vs. $17,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Sacred Heart University than University of Connecticut Hartford Campus (99% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sacred Heart University students is 59.1% larger than aid received University of Connecticut Hartford Campus ($19,484 vs. $12,246)
SHU vs. University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SHU or University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus or SHU .
- University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus has a higher acceptance rate (97.3%) than SHU (65.7%)
SHU vs. University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SHU or University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus? 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 University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus and SHU.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/