Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Fairfield University Marist College Quinnipiac Wesleyan University University of Bridgeport RIC Siena College Loyola University Maryland Salve Regina University UConn Stonehill College University of Connecticut-Avery Point| Sacred Heart University | Wesley College | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
SHU | Wesley College | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Dover, DE | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,721 | 917 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | ||||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sacredheart.edu | wesley.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
SHU | Wesley College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,310 | $26,934 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,310 | $26,934 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,520 | $11,864 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,280 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,484 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 0% |
Admission |
SHU | Wesley College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,316 | - | ||
| Admitted | 8,750 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.7% | |||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 2.93 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 820/1050 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline |
Academics |
SHU | Wesley College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 9:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
SHU | Wesley College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,700 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $299 |
Diversity |
SHU | Wesley College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 35% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 37% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 45% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 5% |
Students |
SHU | Wesley College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 23% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 50% | ||
Campus |
SHU | Wesley College | ||
| 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 Wesley College based on total student enrollment (10,721 students vs. 917 students)
SHU vs. Wesley College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SHU or Wesley College?
- Sacred Heart University is 71.9% more expensive to attend than Wesley College for in-state tuition ($46,310.00 vs. $26,934.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71.9% higher at SHU than Wesley College ($46,310.00 vs. $26,934.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wesley College are 47.7% lower than costs at Sacred Heart University ($11,864 vs. $17,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Sacred Heart University than Wesley College (99% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sacred Heart University students is ?% larger than aid received Wesley College ($19,484 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, SHU or Wesley College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wesley College or SHU .
- Accepted freshman SHU students have a 0.62 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at Wesley College (2.93)
SHU vs. Wesley College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SHU or Wesley College? 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 Wesley College and SHU.
- The graduation rate at SHU is higher than Wesley College (68% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Sacred Heart University earn on average $13,700 more per year than Wesley College graduates after ten years. ($59,700 vs. $46,000)
- Sacred Heart University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Wesley College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $29,000)
- SHU graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Wesley College graduates. ($258 vs. $299)
- More SHU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wesley College students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/