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Overview |
SHU | Peirce College | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,721 | 856 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sacredheart.edu | peirce.edu | ||
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Costs |
SHU | Peirce College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,310 | $14,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,310 | $14,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,520 | $6,376 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,280 | $9,621 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,484 | $8,639 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
SHU | Peirce 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 | Peirce College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SHU | Peirce College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,700 | $51,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 32% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $36,125 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $373 |
Diversity |
SHU | Peirce College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 20% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 69% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 1% |
Students |
SHU | Peirce College | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 0% | ||
Campus |
SHU | Peirce College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Sacred Heart University is larger than than Peirce College based on total student enrollment (10,721 students vs. 856 students)
SHU vs. Peirce College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SHU or Peirce College?
- Sacred Heart University is 221.6% more expensive to attend than Peirce College for in-state tuition ($46,310.00 vs. $14,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 221.6% higher at SHU than Peirce College ($46,310.00 vs. $14,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Peirce College than SHU ($9,621 vs. $45,280)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Peirce College are 174.8% lower than costs at Sacred Heart University ($6,376 vs. $17,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Peirce College than Sacred Heart University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sacred Heart University students is 125.5% larger than aid received Peirce College ($19,484 vs. $8,639)
Which college is harder to get into, SHU or Peirce College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Peirce College or SHU .
SHU vs. Peirce College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SHU or Peirce 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 Peirce College and SHU.
- The graduation rate at SHU is higher than Peirce College (68% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Sacred Heart University earn on average $7,900 more per year than Peirce College graduates after ten years. ($59,700 vs. $51,800)
- Sacred Heart University students graduate with a $11,125 lower median federal student loan debt than Peirce College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $36,125)
- SHU graduates are paying $115 less per month on federal student loans than Peirce College graduates. ($258 vs. $373)
- More SHU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Peirce College students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/