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Overview |
SHU | Wheelock College | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,721 | 890 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sacredheart.edu | wheelock.edu | ||
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Costs |
SHU | Wheelock College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,310 | $34,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,310 | $34,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,520 | $14,975 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,280 | $28,829 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,484 | $21,786 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
SHU | Wheelock College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,316 | - | ||
| Admitted | 8,750 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.7% | |||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 2.92 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required | ||
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Academics |
SHU | Wheelock College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SHU | Wheelock College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,700 | $36,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
SHU | Wheelock College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 7% |
Students |
SHU | Wheelock College | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | - | ||
Campus |
SHU | Wheelock College | ||
| 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 Wheelock College based on total student enrollment (10,721 students vs. 890 students)
SHU vs. Wheelock College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SHU or Wheelock College?
- Sacred Heart University is 32.5% more expensive to attend than Wheelock College for in-state tuition ($46,310.00 vs. $34,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.5% higher at SHU than Wheelock College ($46,310.00 vs. $34,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wheelock College than SHU ($28,829 vs. $45,280)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wheelock College are 17% lower than costs at Sacred Heart University ($14,975 vs. $17,520)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Sacred Heart University as Wheelock College (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wheelock College students is 11.8% larger than aid received Sacred Heart University ($21,786 vs. $19,484)
Which college is harder to get into, SHU or Wheelock College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wheelock College or SHU .
- Accepted freshman SHU students have a 0.63 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at Wheelock College (2.92)
SHU vs. Wheelock College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SHU or Wheelock 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 Wheelock College and SHU.
- The graduation rate at SHU is higher than Wheelock College (68% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Sacred Heart University earn on average $23,400 more per year than Wheelock College graduates after ten years. ($59,700 vs. $36,300)
- Sacred Heart University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Wheelock College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- SHU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Wheelock College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More SHU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wheelock College students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/