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Overview |
SHU | University of Phoenix-Washington DC Campus | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Washington, DC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,721 | 18 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | sacredheart.edu | phoenix.edu | ||
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Costs |
SHU | University of Phoenix-Washington DC Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,310 | $9,960 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,310 | $9,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,520 | $5,570 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,280 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,484 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 0% |
Admission |
SHU | University of Phoenix-Washington DC Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,316 | - | ||
| Admitted | 8,750 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.7% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | Open | ||
| 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 applicable | ||
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Academics |
SHU | University of Phoenix-Washington DC Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SHU | University of Phoenix-Washington DC Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,700 | $55,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $32,813 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $339 |
Diversity |
SHU | University of Phoenix-Washington DC Campus | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 6% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 43% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 9% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 36% |
Students |
SHU | University of Phoenix-Washington DC Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | - | ||
Campus |
SHU | University of Phoenix-Washington DC Campus | ||
| 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 University of Phoenix-Washington DC Campus based on total student enrollment (10,721 students vs. 18 students)
SHU vs. University of Phoenix-Washington DC Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SHU or University of Phoenix-Washington DC Campus?
- Sacred Heart University is 365% more expensive to attend than University of Phoenix-Washington DC Campus for in-state tuition ($46,310.00 vs. $9,960.00)
- Out of state tuition is 365% higher at SHU than University of Phoenix Washington DC Campus ($46,310.00 vs. $9,960.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Phoenix Washington DC Campus are 214.5% lower than costs at Sacred Heart University ($5,570 vs. $17,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Sacred Heart University than University of Phoenix Washington DC Campus (99% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sacred Heart University students is ?% larger than aid received University of Phoenix Washington DC Campus ($19,484 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, SHU or University of Phoenix-Washington DC Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Phoenix-Washington DC Campus or SHU .
SHU vs. University of Phoenix-Washington DC Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SHU or University of Phoenix-Washington DC 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 Phoenix-Washington DC Campus and SHU.
- Graduates from Sacred Heart University earn on average $3,900 more per year than University of Phoenix-Washington DC Campus graduates after ten years. ($59,700 vs. $55,800)
- Sacred Heart University students graduate with a $7,813 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Phoenix-Washington DC Campus graduates. ($25,000 vs. $32,813)
- SHU graduates are paying $81 less per month on federal student loans than University of Phoenix-Washington DC Campus graduates. ($258 vs. $339)
- More SHU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Phoenix-Washington DC Campus students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/