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Overview |
SHU | Wilson College | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Chambersburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 11,179 | 1,694 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #945 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sacredheart.edu | wilson.edu | ||
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Costs |
SHU | Wilson College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,160 | $25,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,160 | $25,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,450 | $12,162 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,165 | $21,567 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,597 | $17,358 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
SHU | Wilson College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,284 | 1,068 | ||
| Admitted | 9,667 | 961 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.7% | 90% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 20.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| SAT Range | 940/1110 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
SHU | Wilson College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SHU | Wilson College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,700 | $34,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $266 |
Diversity |
SHU | Wilson College | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 23% | 23% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 15% |
Students |
SHU | Wilson College | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 34% | ||
Campus |
SHU | Wilson College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Sacred Heart University is larger than than Wilson College based on total student enrollment (11,179 students vs. 1,694 students)
SHU vs. Wilson College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SHU or Wilson College?
- Sacred Heart University is 85.6% more expensive to attend than Wilson College for in-state tuition ($48,160.00 vs. $25,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 85.6% higher at SHU than Wilson College ($48,160.00 vs. $25,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wilson College than SHU ($21,567 vs. $46,165)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wilson College are 51.7% lower than costs at Sacred Heart University ($12,162 vs. $18,450)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Sacred Heart University as Wilson College (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sacred Heart University students is 18.7% larger than aid received Wilson College ($20,597 vs. $17,358)
SHU vs. Wilson College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SHU or Wilson College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wilson College or SHU .
- Accepted freshman SHU students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at Wilson College (3.45)
- Wilson College has a higher acceptance rate (90%) than SHU (67.7%)
SHU vs. Wilson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SHU or Wilson 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 Wilson College and SHU.
- The graduation rate at SHU is higher than Wilson College (68% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Sacred Heart University earn on average $25,000 more per year than Wilson College graduates after ten years. ($59,700 vs. $34,700)
- Sacred Heart University students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Wilson College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,750)
- SHU graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Wilson College graduates. ($258 vs. $266)
- More SHU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wilson College students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/