Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Fairfield University Marist College Quinnipiac University of Bridgeport Curry College RIC Siena College Loyola University Maryland Salve Regina University UConn Stonehill College University of Connecticut-Avery Point| Sacred Heart University | Dean College | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
SHU | Dean College | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Franklin, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 10,721 | 1,189 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | ||||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sacredheart.edu | dean.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
SHU | Dean College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,310 | $43,200 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,310 | $43,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,520 | $18,542 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,280 | $32,219 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,484 | $29,972 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
SHU | Dean College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,316 | 4,860 | ||
| Admitted | 8,750 | 3,691 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.7% | 75.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 9.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 2.88 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | ||||
| 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 | Dean College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
SHU | Dean College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,700 | $35,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $16,353 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $169 |
Diversity |
SHU | Dean College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 35% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 18% |
Students |
SHU | Dean College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 23% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 53% | ||
Campus |
SHU | Dean 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 Dean College based on total student enrollment (10,721 students vs. 1,189 students)
SHU vs. Dean College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SHU or Dean College?
- Sacred Heart University is 7.2% more expensive to attend than Dean College for in-state tuition ($46,310.00 vs. $43,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.2% higher at SHU than Dean College ($46,310.00 vs. $43,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dean College than SHU ($32,219 vs. $45,280)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Sacred Heart University are 5.8% lower than costs at Dean College ($17,520 vs. $18,542)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dean College than Sacred Heart University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dean College students is 53.8% larger than aid received Sacred Heart University ($29,972 vs. $19,484)
SHU vs. Dean College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SHU or Dean College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dean College or SHU .
- Accepted freshman SHU students have a 0.67 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at Dean College (2.88)
- Dean College has a higher acceptance rate (75.9%) than SHU (65.7%)
SHU vs. Dean College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SHU or Dean 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 Dean College and SHU.
- The graduation rate at SHU is higher than Dean College (68% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Sacred Heart University earn on average $24,500 more per year than Dean College graduates after ten years. ($59,700 vs. $35,200)
- Dean College students graduate with a $8,647 lower median federal student loan debt than SHU graduates. ($16,353 vs. $25,000)
- Dean College graduates are paying $89 less per month on federal student loans than SHU graduates. ($169 vs. $258)
- More SHU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Dean College students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/