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Overview |
SHU | Regis College | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Weston, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 10,721 | 3,230 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sacredheart.edu | regiscollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
SHU | Regis College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,310 | $46,150 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,310 | $46,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,520 | $17,080 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,280 | $30,014 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,484 | $31,088 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
SHU | Regis College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,316 | 2,841 | ||
| Admitted | 8,750 | 2,522 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.7% | 88.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.38 | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
SHU | Regis College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SHU | Regis College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,700 | $50,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
SHU | Regis College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 86% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 12% |
Students |
SHU | Regis College | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 29% | ||
Campus |
SHU | Regis 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 Regis College based on total student enrollment (10,721 students vs. 3,230 students)
SHU vs. Regis College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SHU or Regis College?
- Sacred Heart University is 0.3% more expensive to attend than Regis College for in-state tuition ($46,310.00 vs. $46,150.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.3% higher at SHU than Regis College ($46,310.00 vs. $46,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Regis College than SHU ($30,014 vs. $45,280)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Regis College are 2.6% lower than costs at Sacred Heart University ($17,080 vs. $17,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Regis College than Sacred Heart University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Regis College students is 59.6% larger than aid received Sacred Heart University ($31,088 vs. $19,484)
SHU vs. Regis College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SHU or Regis College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Regis College or SHU .
- Accepted freshman SHU students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at Regis College (3.38)
- Regis College has a higher acceptance rate (88.8%) than SHU (65.7%)
SHU vs. Regis College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SHU or Regis 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 Regis College and SHU.
- The graduation rate at SHU is higher than Regis College (68% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Sacred Heart University earn on average $9,700 more per year than Regis College graduates after ten years. ($59,700 vs. $50,000)
- Sacred Heart University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Regis College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- SHU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Regis College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More SHU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Regis College students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/