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Overview |
SHU | Boston Baptist College | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,721 | 43 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sacredheart.edu | boston.edu | ||
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Costs |
SHU | Boston Baptist College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,310 | $11,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,310 | $11,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,520 | $7,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,280 | $15,837 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,484 | $10,854 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
SHU | Boston Baptist College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,316 | 13 | ||
| Admitted | 8,750 | 13 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.7% | 100% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 38.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 10/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1190 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
SHU | Boston Baptist College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SHU | Boston Baptist College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,700 | $32,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | N/A |
Diversity |
SHU | Boston Baptist College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 65% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 35% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 92% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 0% |
Students |
SHU | Boston Baptist College | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 80% | ||
Campus |
SHU | Boston Baptist College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Sacred Heart University is larger than than Boston Baptist College based on total student enrollment (10,721 students vs. 43 students)
SHU vs. Boston Baptist College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SHU or Boston Baptist College?
- Sacred Heart University is 306.2% more expensive to attend than Boston Baptist College for in-state tuition ($46,310.00 vs. $11,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 306.2% higher at SHU than Boston Baptist College ($46,310.00 vs. $11,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Boston Baptist College than SHU ($15,837 vs. $45,280)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Boston Baptist College are 150.3% lower than costs at Sacred Heart University ($7,000 vs. $17,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Boston Baptist College than Sacred Heart University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sacred Heart University students is 79.5% larger than aid received Boston Baptist College ($19,484 vs. $10,854)
SHU vs. Boston Baptist College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SHU or Boston Baptist College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Boston Baptist College or SHU .
- Boston Baptist College has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than SHU (65.7%)
SHU vs. Boston Baptist College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SHU or Boston Baptist 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 Boston Baptist College and SHU.
- Graduates from Sacred Heart University earn on average $27,200 more per year than Boston Baptist College graduates after ten years. ($59,700 vs. $32,500)
- More SHU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Boston Baptist College students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/