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Overview |
SHU | Green Mountain College | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Poultney, VT | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 10,721 | 701 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sacredheart.edu | greenmtn.edu | ||
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Costs |
SHU | Green Mountain College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,310 | $35,560 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,310 | $35,560 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,520 | $11,722 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,280 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,484 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 0% |
Admission |
SHU | Green Mountain 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 | - | ||
| 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 | Green Mountain College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SHU | Green Mountain College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,700 | $34,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $237 |
Diversity |
SHU | Green Mountain College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 34% |
Students |
SHU | Green Mountain College | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 13% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 78% | ||
Campus |
SHU | Green Mountain 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 Green Mountain College based on total student enrollment (10,721 students vs. 701 students)
SHU vs. Green Mountain College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SHU or Green Mountain College?
- Sacred Heart University is 30.2% more expensive to attend than Green Mountain College for in-state tuition ($46,310.00 vs. $35,560.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.2% higher at SHU than Green Mountain College ($46,310.00 vs. $35,560.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Green Mountain College are 49.5% lower than costs at Sacred Heart University ($11,722 vs. $17,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Sacred Heart University than Green Mountain College (99% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sacred Heart University students is ?% larger than aid received Green Mountain College ($19,484 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, SHU or Green Mountain College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Green Mountain College or SHU .
SHU vs. Green Mountain College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SHU or Green Mountain 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 Green Mountain College and SHU.
- The graduation rate at SHU is higher than Green Mountain College (68% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Sacred Heart University earn on average $25,300 more per year than Green Mountain College graduates after ten years. ($59,700 vs. $34,400)
- Green Mountain College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than SHU graduates. ($23,000 vs. $25,000)
- Green Mountain College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than SHU graduates. ($237 vs. $258)
- More SHU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Green Mountain 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/