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Overview |
SHU | Cambridge College | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Cambridge, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,721 | 2,135 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sacredheart.edu | cambridgecollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
SHU | Cambridge College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,310 | $17,190 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,310 | $17,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,520 | $11,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,280 | $21,178 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,484 | $7,139 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
SHU | Cambridge 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 | Cambridge College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SHU | Cambridge College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 8% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,700 | $39,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $20,625 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $213 |
Diversity |
SHU | Cambridge College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 22% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 78% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 17% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 31% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 0% |
Students |
SHU | Cambridge College | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 6% | ||
Campus |
SHU | Cambridge 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 Cambridge College based on total student enrollment (10,721 students vs. 2,135 students)
SHU vs. Cambridge College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SHU or Cambridge College?
- Sacred Heart University is 169.4% more expensive to attend than Cambridge College for in-state tuition ($46,310.00 vs. $17,190.00)
- Out of state tuition is 169.4% higher at SHU than Cambridge College ($46,310.00 vs. $17,190.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cambridge College than SHU ($21,178 vs. $45,280)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cambridge College are 59.3% lower than costs at Sacred Heart University ($11,000 vs. $17,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cambridge College than Sacred Heart University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sacred Heart University students is 172.9% larger than aid received Cambridge College ($19,484 vs. $7,139)
Which college is harder to get into, SHU or Cambridge College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cambridge College or SHU .
SHU vs. Cambridge College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SHU or Cambridge 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 Cambridge College and SHU.
- The graduation rate at SHU is higher than Cambridge College (68% vs. 8%)
- Graduates from Sacred Heart University earn on average $20,500 more per year than Cambridge College graduates after ten years. ($59,700 vs. $39,200)
- Cambridge College students graduate with a $4,375 lower median federal student loan debt than SHU graduates. ($20,625 vs. $25,000)
- Cambridge College graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than SHU graduates. ($213 vs. $258)
- More SHU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cambridge 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/