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Overview |
SHU | Villa | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Buffalo, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,721 | 465 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sacredheart.edu | villa.edu | ||
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Costs |
SHU | Villa | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,310 | $25,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,310 | $25,930 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,520 | $8,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,280 | $14,576 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,484 | $17,558 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
SHU | Villa | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,316 | 500 | ||
| Admitted | 8,750 | 391 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.7% | 78.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 25.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 2.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 730/1050 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
SHU | Villa | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SHU | Villa | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,700 | $27,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $206 |
Diversity |
SHU | Villa | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 0% |
Students |
SHU | Villa | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 4% | ||
Campus |
SHU | Villa | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Sacred Heart University is larger than than Villa based on total student enrollment (10,721 students vs. 465 students)
SHU vs. Villa Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SHU or Villa?
- Sacred Heart University is 78.6% more expensive to attend than Villa for in-state tuition ($46,310.00 vs. $25,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 78.6% higher at SHU than Villa Maria College ($46,310.00 vs. $25,930.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Villa Maria College than SHU ($14,576 vs. $45,280)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Villa Maria College are 103.2% lower than costs at Sacred Heart University ($8,620 vs. $17,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Sacred Heart University than Villa Maria College (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sacred Heart University students is 11% larger than aid received Villa Maria College ($19,484 vs. $17,558)
SHU vs. Villa Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SHU or Villa? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Villa or SHU .
- Accepted freshman SHU students have a 0.68 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at Villa (2.87)
- Villa has a higher acceptance rate (78.2%) than SHU (65.7%)
SHU vs. Villa Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SHU or Villa? 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 Villa and SHU.
- Graduates from Sacred Heart University earn on average $31,800 more per year than Villa graduates after ten years. ($59,700 vs. $27,900)
- Villa Maria College students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than SHU graduates. ($20,000 vs. $25,000)
- Villa graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than SHU graduates. ($206 vs. $258)
- More SHU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Villa students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/