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Overview |
SHU | Evangel University | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Springfield, MO | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,721 | 1,868 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Assemblies of God Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sacredheart.edu | evangel.edu | ||
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Costs |
SHU | Evangel University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,310 | $25,166 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,310 | $25,166 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,520 | $9,176 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,280 | $20,963 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,484 | $17,625 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
SHU | Evangel University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,316 | 1,449 | ||
| Admitted | 8,750 | 984 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.7% | 67.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 34.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | 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) | ||
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Academics |
SHU | Evangel University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SHU | Evangel University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,700 | $39,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $23,065 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $238 |
Diversity |
SHU | Evangel University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 8% |
Students |
SHU | Evangel University | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 43% | ||
Campus |
SHU | Evangel University | ||
| 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 Evangel University based on total student enrollment (10,721 students vs. 1,868 students)
SHU vs. Evangel University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SHU or Evangel University?
- Sacred Heart University is 84% more expensive to attend than Evangel University for in-state tuition ($46,310.00 vs. $25,166.00)
- Out of state tuition is 84% higher at SHU than Evangel University ($46,310.00 vs. $25,166.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Evangel University than SHU ($20,963 vs. $45,280)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Evangel University are 90.9% lower than costs at Sacred Heart University ($9,176 vs. $17,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Evangel University than Sacred Heart University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sacred Heart University students is 10.5% larger than aid received Evangel University ($19,484 vs. $17,625)
SHU vs. Evangel University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SHU or Evangel University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Evangel University or SHU .
- Accepted freshman SHU students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at Evangel University (3.3)
- Evangel University has a higher acceptance rate (67.9%) than SHU (65.7%)
SHU vs. Evangel University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SHU or Evangel University? 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 Evangel University and SHU.
- The graduation rate at SHU is higher than Evangel University (68% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Sacred Heart University earn on average $20,400 more per year than Evangel University graduates after ten years. ($59,700 vs. $39,300)
- Evangel University students graduate with a $1,935 lower median federal student loan debt than SHU graduates. ($23,065 vs. $25,000)
- Evangel University graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than SHU graduates. ($238 vs. $258)
- More SHU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Evangel University students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/