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Overview |
SHU | University of New England | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Biddeford, ME | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,721 | 6,434 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sacredheart.edu | une.edu | ||
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Costs |
SHU | University of New England | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,310 | $39,510 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,310 | $39,510 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,520 | $16,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,280 | $38,809 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,484 | $20,555 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
SHU | University of New England | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,316 | 4,941 | ||
| Admitted | 8,750 | 4,757 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.7% | 96.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | 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 considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
SHU | University of New England | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SHU | University of New England | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,700 | $53,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
SHU | University of New England | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 14% |
Students |
SHU | University of New England | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 79% | ||
Campus |
SHU | University of New England | ||
| 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 University of New England based on total student enrollment (10,721 students vs. 6,434 students)
SHU vs. University of New England Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SHU or University of New England?
- Sacred Heart University is 17.2% more expensive to attend than University of New England for in-state tuition ($46,310.00 vs. $39,510.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.2% higher at SHU than University of New England ($46,310.00 vs. $39,510.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of New England than SHU ($38,809 vs. $45,280)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of New England are 8.8% lower than costs at Sacred Heart University ($16,100 vs. $17,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of New England than Sacred Heart University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of New England students is 5.5% larger than aid received Sacred Heart University ($20,555 vs. $19,484)
SHU vs. University of New England Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SHU or University of New England? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of New England or SHU .
- Accepted freshman SHU students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at University of New England (3.41)
- University of New England has a higher acceptance rate (96.3%) than SHU (65.7%)
SHU vs. University of New England Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SHU or University of New England? 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 New England and SHU.
- The graduation rate at SHU is higher than University of New England (68% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Sacred Heart University earn on average $5,900 more per year than University of New England graduates after ten years. ($59,700 vs. $53,800)
- Sacred Heart University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of New England graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- SHU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than University of New England graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More SHU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of New England students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/