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Overview |
SHU | Vermont Tech | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Randolph Center, VT | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 10,721 | 1,414 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sacredheart.edu | vtc.edu | ||
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Costs |
SHU | Vermont Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,310 | $14,712 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,310 | $28,128 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,520 | $12,404 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,280 | $19,426 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,484 | $9,660 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 97% |
Admission |
SHU | Vermont Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,316 | 930 | ||
| Admitted | 8,750 | 463 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.7% | 49.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 27.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | 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) | ||
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Academics |
SHU | Vermont Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SHU | Vermont Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,700 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $16,050 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $165 |
Diversity |
SHU | Vermont Tech | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 2% |
Students |
SHU | Vermont Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 20% | ||
Campus |
SHU | Vermont Tech | ||
| 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 Vermont Tech based on total student enrollment (10,721 students vs. 1,414 students)
SHU vs. Vermont Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SHU or Vermont Tech?
- Sacred Heart University is 214.8% more expensive to attend than Vermont Tech for in-state tuition ($46,310.00 vs. $14,712.00)
- Out of state tuition is 64.6% higher at SHU than Vermont Technical College ($46,310.00 vs. $28,128.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Vermont Technical College than SHU ($19,426 vs. $45,280)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Vermont Technical College are 41.2% lower than costs at Sacred Heart University ($12,404 vs. $17,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Sacred Heart University than Vermont Technical College (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sacred Heart University students is 101.7% larger than aid received Vermont Technical College ($19,484 vs. $9,660)
SHU vs. Vermont Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SHU or Vermont Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Vermont Tech or SHU .
- Accepted freshman SHU students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at Vermont Tech (3.19)
- SHU has a higher acceptance rate (65.7%) than Vermont Tech (49.8%)
SHU vs. Vermont Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SHU or Vermont Tech? 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 Vermont Tech and SHU.
- The graduation rate at SHU is higher than Vermont Technical College (68% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Sacred Heart University earn on average $14,900 more per year than Vermont Tech graduates after ten years. ($59,700 vs. $44,800)
- Vermont Technical College students graduate with a $8,950 lower median federal student loan debt than SHU graduates. ($16,050 vs. $25,000)
- Vermont Tech graduates are paying $93 less per month on federal student loans than SHU graduates. ($165 vs. $258)
- More Vermont Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SHU students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/