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Overview |
SHU | Boricua College | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,721 | 461 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sacredheart.edu | boricuacollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
SHU | Boricua College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,310 | $12,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,310 | $12,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,520 | $5,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,280 | $14,214 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,484 | $9,307 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 94% |
Admission |
SHU | Boricua 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 | Boricua College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SHU | Boricua College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,700 | $33,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $7,890 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $81 |
Diversity |
SHU | Boricua College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 20% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 80% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 82% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 3% |
Students |
SHU | Boricua College | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 0% | ||
Campus |
SHU | Boricua 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 Boricua College based on total student enrollment (10,721 students vs. 461 students)
SHU vs. Boricua College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SHU or Boricua College?
- Sacred Heart University is 285.9% more expensive to attend than Boricua College for in-state tuition ($46,310.00 vs. $12,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 285.9% higher at SHU than Boricua College ($46,310.00 vs. $12,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Boricua College than SHU ($14,214 vs. $45,280)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Boricua College are 204.7% lower than costs at Sacred Heart University ($5,750 vs. $17,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Sacred Heart University than Boricua College (99% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sacred Heart University students is 109.3% larger than aid received Boricua College ($19,484 vs. $9,307)
Which college is harder to get into, SHU or Boricua College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Boricua College or SHU .
SHU vs. Boricua College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SHU or Boricua 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 Boricua College and SHU.
- The graduation rate at SHU is higher than Boricua College (68% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Sacred Heart University earn on average $26,000 more per year than Boricua College graduates after ten years. ($59,700 vs. $33,700)
- Boricua College students graduate with a $17,110 lower median federal student loan debt than SHU graduates. ($7,890 vs. $25,000)
- Boricua College graduates are paying $177 less per month on federal student loans than SHU graduates. ($81 vs. $258)
- More SHU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Boricua College students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/