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Overview |
SHU | Washington Adventist University | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Takoma Park, MD | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 11,179 | 695 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sacredheart.edu | wau.edu | ||
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Costs |
SHU | Washington Adventist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,160 | $23,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,160 | $23,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,450 | $10,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,165 | $16,732 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,597 | $17,861 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
SHU | Washington Adventist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,284 | 1,691 | ||
| Admitted | 9,667 | 767 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.7% | 45.4%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 13.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 800/1100 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
SHU | Washington Adventist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SHU | Washington Adventist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,700 | $47,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 39% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,039 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $269 |
Diversity |
SHU | Washington Adventist University | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 23% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 16% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 49% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 13% |
Students |
SHU | Washington Adventist University | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 25% | ||
Campus |
SHU | Washington Adventist University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Sacred Heart University is larger than than Washington Adventist University based on total student enrollment (11,179 students vs. 695 students)
SHU vs. Washington Adventist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SHU or Washington Adventist University?
- Sacred Heart University is 105.8% more expensive to attend than Washington Adventist University for in-state tuition ($48,160.00 vs. $23,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 105.8% higher at SHU than Washington Adventist University ($48,160.00 vs. $23,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington Adventist University than SHU ($16,732 vs. $46,165)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington Adventist University are 76.7% lower than costs at Sacred Heart University ($10,440 vs. $18,450)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Sacred Heart University than Washington Adventist University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sacred Heart University students is 15.3% larger than aid received Washington Adventist University ($20,597 vs. $17,861)
SHU vs. Washington Adventist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SHU or Washington Adventist University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Washington Adventist University or SHU .
- Accepted freshman SHU students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at Washington Adventist University (3.24)
- SHU has a higher acceptance rate (67.7%) than Washington Adventist University (45.4%)
SHU vs. Washington Adventist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SHU or Washington Adventist University? 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 Washington Adventist University and SHU.
- The graduation rate at SHU is higher than Washington Adventist University (68% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Sacred Heart University earn on average $11,800 more per year than Washington Adventist University graduates after ten years. ($59,700 vs. $47,900)
- Sacred Heart University students graduate with a $1,039 lower median federal student loan debt than Washington Adventist University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,039)
- SHU graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Washington Adventist University graduates. ($258 vs. $269)
- More SHU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Washington Adventist University students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/