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Overview |
SHU | Wesleyan University | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Middletown, CT | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,179 | 3,271 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #30 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sacredheart.edu | wesleyan.edu | ||
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Costs |
SHU | Wesleyan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,160 | $66,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,160 | $66,716 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,450 | $19,034 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,165 | $20,463 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,597 | $64,709 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 38% |
Admission |
SHU | Wesleyan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,284 | 14,500 | ||
| Admitted | 9,667 | 2,479 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.7% | 17.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 31.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | |||
| SAT Range | 1450/1540 | |||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
SHU | Wesleyan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SHU | Wesleyan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,700 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $17,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $180 |
Diversity |
SHU | Wesleyan University | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 23% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 5% |
Students |
SHU | Wesleyan University | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 10% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 75% | ||
Campus |
SHU | Wesleyan University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Wesleyan University based on total student enrollment (11,179 students vs. 3,271 students)
SHU vs. Wesleyan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SHU or Wesleyan University?
- Wesleyan University is 38.5% more expensive to attend than SHU for in-state tuition ($66,716.00 vs. $48,160.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.5% higher at Wesleyan University than Sacred Heart University ($66,716.00 vs. $48,160.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wesleyan University than SHU ($20,463 vs. $46,165)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Sacred Heart University are 3.2% lower than costs at Wesleyan University ($18,450 vs. $19,034)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Sacred Heart University than Wesleyan University (99% vs. 38%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wesleyan University students is 214.2% larger than aid received Sacred Heart University ($64,709 vs. $20,597)
SHU vs. Wesleyan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SHU or Wesleyan University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wesleyan University or SHU .
- SHU has a higher acceptance rate (67.7%) than Wesleyan University (17.1%)
SHU vs. Wesleyan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SHU or Wesleyan 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 Wesleyan University and SHU.
- The graduation rate at Wesleyan University is higher than Sacred Heart University (92% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Sacred Heart University earn on average $1,700 more per year than Wesleyan University graduates after ten years. ($59,700 vs. $58,000)
- Wesleyan University students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than SHU graduates. ($17,500 vs. $25,000)
- Wesleyan University graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than SHU graduates. ($180 vs. $258)
- More Wesleyan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SHU students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/