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Overview |
SHU | Clarion University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Clarion, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 10,721 | 3,922 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sacredheart.edu | clarion.edu | ||
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Costs |
SHU | Clarion University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,310 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,310 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,520 | $12,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,280 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,484 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 0% |
Admission |
SHU | Clarion University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,316 | - | ||
| Admitted | 8,750 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.7% | |||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.5 | ||
| 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) | |||
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Academics |
SHU | Clarion University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SHU | Clarion University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,700 | $39,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $268 |
Diversity |
SHU | Clarion University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 2% |
Students |
SHU | Clarion University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 5% | ||
Campus |
SHU | Clarion University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Sacred Heart University is larger than than Clarion University of Pennsylvania based on total student enrollment (10,721 students vs. 3,922 students)
SHU vs. Clarion University of Pennsylvania Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SHU or Clarion University of Pennsylvania?
- Sacred Heart University is 500.2% more expensive to attend than Clarion University of Pennsylvania for in-state tuition ($46,310.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 300.1% higher at SHU than Clarion University of Pennsylvania ($46,310.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clarion University of Pennsylvania are 35.5% lower than costs at Sacred Heart University ($12,930 vs. $17,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Sacred Heart University than Clarion University of Pennsylvania (99% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sacred Heart University students is ?% larger than aid received Clarion University of Pennsylvania ($19,484 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, SHU or Clarion University of Pennsylvania? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Clarion University of Pennsylvania or SHU .
- Accepted freshman SHU students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at Clarion University of Pennsylvania (3.5)
SHU vs. Clarion University of Pennsylvania Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SHU or Clarion University of Pennsylvania? 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 Clarion University of Pennsylvania and SHU.
- The graduation rate at SHU is higher than Clarion University of Pennsylvania (68% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Sacred Heart University earn on average $20,500 more per year than Clarion University of Pennsylvania graduates after ten years. ($59,700 vs. $39,200)
- Sacred Heart University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Clarion University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- SHU graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Clarion University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More SHU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Clarion University of Pennsylvania students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/