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Overview |
SHU | Boston Architectural College | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,721 | 747 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sacredheart.edu | the-bac.edu | ||
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Costs |
SHU | Boston Architectural College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,310 | $21,144 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,310 | $21,144 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,520 | $16,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,280 | $29,531 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,484 | $6,613 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 59% |
Admission |
SHU | Boston Architectural 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 | Boston Architectural College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SHU | Boston Architectural College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 9% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,700 | $49,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $39,537 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $408 |
Diversity |
SHU | Boston Architectural College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 16% |
Students |
SHU | Boston Architectural College | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 52% | ||
Campus |
SHU | Boston Architectural College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Sacred Heart University is larger than than Boston Architectural College based on total student enrollment (10,721 students vs. 747 students)
SHU vs. Boston Architectural College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SHU or Boston Architectural College?
- Sacred Heart University is 119% more expensive to attend than Boston Architectural College for in-state tuition ($46,310.00 vs. $21,144.00)
- Out of state tuition is 119% higher at SHU than Boston Architectural College ($46,310.00 vs. $21,144.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Boston Architectural College than SHU ($29,531 vs. $45,280)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Boston Architectural College are 9.5% lower than costs at Sacred Heart University ($16,000 vs. $17,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Sacred Heart University than Boston Architectural College (99% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sacred Heart University students is 194.6% larger than aid received Boston Architectural College ($19,484 vs. $6,613)
Which college is harder to get into, SHU or Boston Architectural College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Boston Architectural College or SHU .
SHU vs. Boston Architectural College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SHU or Boston Architectural 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 Boston Architectural College and SHU.
- The graduation rate at SHU is higher than Boston Architectural College (68% vs. 9%)
- Graduates from Sacred Heart University earn on average $10,200 more per year than Boston Architectural College graduates after ten years. ($59,700 vs. $49,500)
- Sacred Heart University students graduate with a $14,537 lower median federal student loan debt than Boston Architectural College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $39,537)
- SHU graduates are paying $150 less per month on federal student loans than Boston Architectural College graduates. ($258 vs. $408)
- More SHU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Boston Architectural College students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/