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Overview |
SHU | Zion Bible College | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Haverhill, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 10,721 | 225 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Assemblies of God Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sacredheart.edu | zbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
SHU | Zion Bible College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,310 | $12,750 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,310 | $12,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,520 | $11,802 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,280 | $25,157 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,484 | $7,181 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 96% |
Admission |
SHU | Zion Bible College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,316 | - | ||
| Admitted | 8,750 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.7% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
SHU | Zion Bible College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SHU | Zion Bible College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,700 | $29,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
SHU | Zion Bible College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 5% |
Students |
SHU | Zion Bible College | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 88% | ||
Campus |
SHU | Zion Bible College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Zion Bible College based on total student enrollment (10,721 students vs. 225 students)
SHU vs. Zion Bible College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SHU or Zion Bible College?
- Sacred Heart University is 263.2% more expensive to attend than Zion Bible College for in-state tuition ($46,310.00 vs. $12,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 263.2% higher at SHU than Zion Bible College ($46,310.00 vs. $12,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Zion Bible College than SHU ($25,157 vs. $45,280)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Zion Bible College are 48.4% lower than costs at Sacred Heart University ($11,802 vs. $17,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Sacred Heart University than Zion Bible College (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sacred Heart University students is 171.3% larger than aid received Zion Bible College ($19,484 vs. $7,181)
Which college is harder to get into, SHU or Zion Bible College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Zion Bible College or SHU .
SHU vs. Zion Bible College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SHU or Zion Bible 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 Zion Bible College and SHU.
- The graduation rate at SHU is the same as at Zion Bible College (68% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Sacred Heart University earn on average $30,400 more per year than Zion Bible College graduates after ten years. ($59,700 vs. $29,300)
- Sacred Heart University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Zion Bible College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- SHU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Zion Bible College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More SHU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Zion Bible College students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/