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Overview |
SHU | Capital University | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Columbus, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 10,721 | 2,617 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #543 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sacredheart.edu | capital.edu | ||
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Costs |
SHU | Capital University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,310 | $39,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,310 | $39,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,520 | $12,308 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,280 | $24,439 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,484 | $28,469 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
SHU | Capital University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,316 | 4,370 | ||
| Admitted | 8,750 | 3,153 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.7% | 72.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 16.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1186 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
SHU | Capital University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SHU | Capital University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,700 | $47,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
SHU | Capital University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 3% |
Students |
SHU | Capital University | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 4% | ||
Campus |
SHU | Capital University | ||
| 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 Capital University based on total student enrollment (10,721 students vs. 2,617 students)
SHU vs. Capital University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SHU or Capital University?
- Sacred Heart University is 16.1% more expensive to attend than Capital University for in-state tuition ($46,310.00 vs. $39,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.1% higher at SHU than Capital University ($46,310.00 vs. $39,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Capital University than SHU ($24,439 vs. $45,280)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Capital University are 42.3% lower than costs at Sacred Heart University ($12,308 vs. $17,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Sacred Heart University than Capital University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Capital University students is 46.1% larger than aid received Sacred Heart University ($28,469 vs. $19,484)
SHU vs. Capital University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SHU or Capital University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Capital University or SHU .
- Accepted freshman Capital University students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at SHU (3.55)
- Capital University has a higher acceptance rate (72.2%) than SHU (65.7%)
SHU vs. Capital University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SHU or Capital University? 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 Capital University and SHU.
- The graduation rate at SHU is higher than Capital University (68% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Sacred Heart University earn on average $12,400 more per year than Capital University graduates after ten years. ($59,700 vs. $47,300)
- Sacred Heart University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Capital University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- SHU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Capital University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More SHU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Capital University 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/