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Fairfield University Marist College Quinnipiac UNC Chapel Hill University of Richmond BC Duke Villanova University of Bridgeport UVA Davidson Holy Cross| Sacred Heart University | Wake Forest University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SHU | Wake Forest | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Winston Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,721 | 8,963 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sacredheart.edu | wfu.edu | ||
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Costs |
SHU | Wake Forest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,310 | $61,012 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,310 | $61,012 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,520 | $16,652 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,280 | $26,197 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,484 | $54,233 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 29% |
Admission |
SHU | Wake Forest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,316 | 16,857 | ||
| Admitted | 8,750 | 3,602 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.7% | 21.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 38% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
SHU | Wake Forest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SHU | Wake Forest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,700 | $77,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $237 |
Diversity |
SHU | Wake Forest | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 0% |
Students |
SHU | Wake Forest | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 77% | ||
Campus |
SHU | Wake Forest | ||
| 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 Wake Forest based on total student enrollment (10,721 students vs. 8,963 students)
SHU vs. Wake Forest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SHU or Wake Forest?
- Wake Forest University is 31.7% more expensive to attend than SHU for in-state tuition ($61,012.00 vs. $46,310.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.7% higher at Wake Forest than Sacred Heart University ($61,012.00 vs. $46,310.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wake Forest University than SHU ($26,197 vs. $45,280)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wake Forest University are 5.2% lower than costs at Sacred Heart University ($16,652 vs. $17,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Sacred Heart University than Wake Forest University (99% vs. 29%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wake Forest University students is 178.3% larger than aid received Sacred Heart University ($54,233 vs. $19,484)
SHU vs. Wake Forest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SHU or Wake Forest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wake Forest or SHU .
- SHU has a higher acceptance rate (65.7%) than Wake Forest (21.4%)
SHU vs. Wake Forest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SHU or Wake Forest? 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 Wake Forest and SHU.
- The graduation rate at Wake Forest is higher than Sacred Heart University (88% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Wake Forest University earn on average $17,500 more per year than SHU graduates after ten years. ($77,200 vs. $59,700)
- Wake Forest University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than SHU graduates. ($23,000 vs. $25,000)
- Wake Forest graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than SHU graduates. ($237 vs. $258)
- More Wake Forest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SHU students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/