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Overview |
SHU | Columbia College | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Columbia, MO | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,721 | 6,046 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sacredheart.edu | ccis.edu | ||
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Costs |
SHU | Columbia College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,310 | $24,326 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,310 | $24,326 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,520 | $8,670 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,280 | $22,824 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,484 | $13,725 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 90% |
Admission |
SHU | Columbia 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 | 3.59 | ||
| 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 | Columbia College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SHU | Columbia College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,700 | $41,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $22,034 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $227 |
Diversity |
SHU | Columbia College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 5% |
Students |
SHU | Columbia College | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 42% | ||
Campus |
SHU | Columbia 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 Columbia College based on total student enrollment (10,721 students vs. 6,046 students)
SHU vs. Columbia College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SHU or Columbia College?
- Sacred Heart University is 90.4% more expensive to attend than Columbia College for in-state tuition ($46,310.00 vs. $24,326.00)
- Out of state tuition is 90.4% higher at SHU than Columbia College ($46,310.00 vs. $24,326.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbia College than SHU ($22,824 vs. $45,280)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbia College are 102.1% lower than costs at Sacred Heart University ($8,670 vs. $17,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Sacred Heart University than Columbia College (99% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sacred Heart University students is 42% larger than aid received Columbia College ($19,484 vs. $13,725)
Which college is harder to get into, SHU or Columbia College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Columbia College or SHU .
- Accepted freshman Columbia College students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at SHU (3.55)
SHU vs. Columbia College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SHU or Columbia 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 Columbia College and SHU.
- The graduation rate at SHU is higher than Columbia College (68% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Sacred Heart University earn on average $17,900 more per year than Columbia College graduates after ten years. ($59,700 vs. $41,800)
- Columbia College students graduate with a $2,966 lower median federal student loan debt than SHU graduates. ($22,034 vs. $25,000)
- Columbia College graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than SHU graduates. ($227 vs. $258)
- More SHU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia College students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/