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Overview |
SHU | University of Maryland, Baltimore | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Baltimore, MD | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,721 | 6,931 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sacredheart.edu | umaryland.edu | ||
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Costs |
SHU | University of Maryland, Baltimore | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,310 | $0 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,310 | $0 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,520 | $0 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,280 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,484 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 0% |
Admission |
SHU | University of Maryland, Baltimore | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,316 | - | ||
| Admitted | 8,750 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.7% | |||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | |||
| 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 | University of Maryland, Baltimore | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SHU | University of Maryland, Baltimore | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,700 | $102,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $155 |
Diversity |
SHU | University of Maryland, Baltimore | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 2% |
Students |
SHU | University of Maryland, Baltimore | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | - | ||
Campus |
SHU | University of Maryland, Baltimore | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Sacred Heart University is larger than than University of Maryland, Baltimore based on total student enrollment (10,721 students vs. 6,931 students)
SHU vs. University of Maryland, Baltimore Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SHU or University of Maryland, Baltimore?
- Sacred Heart University is ?% more expensive to attend than University of Maryland, Baltimore for in-state tuition ($46,310.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at SHU than University of Maryland, Baltimore ($46,310.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Sacred Heart University than University of Maryland, Baltimore (99% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sacred Heart University students is ?% larger than aid received University of Maryland, Baltimore ($19,484 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, SHU or University of Maryland, Baltimore? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Maryland, Baltimore or SHU .
SHU vs. University of Maryland, Baltimore Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SHU or University of Maryland, Baltimore? 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 Maryland, Baltimore and SHU.
- Graduates from University of Maryland, Baltimore earn on average $43,200 more per year than SHU graduates after ten years. ($102,900 vs. $59,700)
- University of Maryland, Baltimore students graduate with a $10,000 lower median federal student loan debt than SHU graduates. ($15,000 vs. $25,000)
- University of Maryland, Baltimore graduates are paying $103 less per month on federal student loans than SHU graduates. ($155 vs. $258)
- More University of Maryland, Baltimore graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SHU students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/