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Overview |
SHU | City Tech | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Brooklyn, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,721 | 13,087 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sacredheart.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
SHU | City Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,310 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,310 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,520 | $17,919 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,280 | $6,406 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,484 | $8,797 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
SHU | City Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,316 | 21,335 | ||
| Admitted | 8,750 | 17,452 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.7% | 81.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 17.4% | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 1, 2023 |
Academics |
SHU | City Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SHU | City Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 24% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,700 | $43,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $10,613 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $109 |
Diversity |
SHU | City Tech | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 12% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 32% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 0% |
Students |
SHU | City Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 0% | ||
Campus |
SHU | City Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY New York City College of Technology is larger than than SHU based on total student enrollment (13,087 students vs. 10,721 students)
SHU vs. City Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SHU or City Tech?
- Sacred Heart University is 568.3% more expensive to attend than City Tech for in-state tuition ($46,310.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 211.2% higher at SHU than CUNY New York City College of Technology ($46,310.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY New York City College of Technology than SHU ($6,406 vs. $45,280)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Sacred Heart University are 2.3% lower than costs at CUNY New York City College of Technology ($17,520 vs. $17,919)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Sacred Heart University as CUNY New York City College of Technology (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sacred Heart University students is 121.5% larger than aid received CUNY New York City College of Technology ($19,484 vs. $8,797)
SHU vs. City Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SHU or City Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between City Tech or SHU .
- City Tech has a higher acceptance rate (81.8%) than SHU (65.7%)
SHU vs. City Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SHU or City Tech? 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 City Tech and SHU.
- The graduation rate at SHU is higher than CUNY New York City College of Technology (68% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Sacred Heart University earn on average $16,700 more per year than City Tech graduates after ten years. ($59,700 vs. $43,000)
- CUNY New York City College of Technology students graduate with a $14,387 lower median federal student loan debt than SHU graduates. ($10,613 vs. $25,000)
- City Tech graduates are paying $149 less per month on federal student loans than SHU graduates. ($109 vs. $258)
- More SHU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former City Tech students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/