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Overview |
SHU | Edward Waters College | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Jacksonville, FL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,721 | 1,181 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | African Methodist Episcopal | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sacredheart.edu | ewc.edu | ||
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Costs |
SHU | Edward Waters College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,310 | $14,658 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,310 | $14,658 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,520 | $8,010 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,280 | $13,649 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,484 | $12,984 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
SHU | Edward Waters College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,316 | 8,988 | ||
| Admitted | 8,750 | 7,509 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.7% | 83.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 4.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 2.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 820/990 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
SHU | Edward Waters College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SHU | Edward Waters College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 18% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,700 | $27,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 14% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | N/A |
Diversity |
SHU | Edward Waters College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 71% | 4% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 89% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 0% |
Students |
SHU | Edward Waters College | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 20% | ||
Campus |
SHU | Edward Waters College | ||
| 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 Edward Waters College based on total student enrollment (10,721 students vs. 1,181 students)
SHU vs. Edward Waters College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SHU or Edward Waters College?
- Sacred Heart University is 215.9% more expensive to attend than Edward Waters College for in-state tuition ($46,310.00 vs. $14,658.00)
- Out of state tuition is 215.9% higher at SHU than Edward Waters College ($46,310.00 vs. $14,658.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Edward Waters College than SHU ($13,649 vs. $45,280)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Edward Waters College are 118.7% lower than costs at Sacred Heart University ($8,010 vs. $17,520)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Sacred Heart University as Edward Waters College (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sacred Heart University students is 50.1% larger than aid received Edward Waters College ($19,484 vs. $12,984)
SHU vs. Edward Waters College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SHU or Edward Waters College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Edward Waters College or SHU .
- Accepted freshman SHU students have a 0.91 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at Edward Waters College (2.64)
- Edward Waters College has a higher acceptance rate (83.5%) than SHU (65.7%)
SHU vs. Edward Waters College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SHU or Edward Waters 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 Edward Waters College and SHU.
- The graduation rate at SHU is higher than Edward Waters College (68% vs. 18%)
- Graduates from Sacred Heart University earn on average $31,900 more per year than Edward Waters College graduates after ten years. ($59,700 vs. $27,800)
- More SHU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Edward Waters College students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 14%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/