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Overview |
SHU | PennWest Clarion | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Clarion, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 10,721 | 3,922 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sacredheart.edu | clarion.edu | ||
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Costs |
SHU | PennWest Clarion | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,310 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,310 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,520 | $12,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,280 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,484 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 0% |
Admission |
SHU | PennWest Clarion | ||
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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 | 3.5 | ||
| 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) | |||
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Academics |
SHU | PennWest Clarion | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SHU | PennWest Clarion | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,700 | $39,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $268 |
Diversity |
SHU | PennWest Clarion | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 2% |
Students |
SHU | PennWest Clarion | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 5% | ||
Campus |
SHU | PennWest Clarion | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Sacred Heart University is larger than than PennWest Clarion based on total student enrollment (10,721 students vs. 3,922 students)
SHU vs. PennWest Clarion Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SHU or PennWest Clarion?
- Sacred Heart University is 500.2% more expensive to attend than PennWest Clarion for in-state tuition ($46,310.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 300.1% higher at SHU than PennWest Clarion ($46,310.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at PennWest Clarion are 35.5% lower than costs at Sacred Heart University ($12,930 vs. $17,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Sacred Heart University than PennWest Clarion (99% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sacred Heart University students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest Clarion ($19,484 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, SHU or PennWest Clarion? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PennWest Clarion or SHU .
- Accepted freshman SHU students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at PennWest Clarion (3.5)
SHU vs. PennWest Clarion Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SHU or PennWest Clarion? 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 PennWest Clarion and SHU.
- The graduation rate at SHU is higher than PennWest Clarion (68% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Sacred Heart University earn on average $20,500 more per year than PennWest Clarion graduates after ten years. ($59,700 vs. $39,200)
- Sacred Heart University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than PennWest Clarion graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- SHU graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than PennWest Clarion graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More SHU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PennWest Clarion students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/