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Overview |
SHU | Goldey-Beacom College | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Wilmington, DE | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 10,721 | 1,012 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sacredheart.edu | gbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
SHU | Goldey-Beacom College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,310 | $13,050 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,310 | $13,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,520 | $11,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,280 | $13,454 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,484 | $9,739 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
SHU | Goldey-Beacom College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,316 | 625 | ||
| Admitted | 8,750 | 392 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.7% | 62.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 26.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 2.9 | ||
| 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 | Goldey-Beacom College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SHU | Goldey-Beacom College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,700 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $23,675 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $244 |
Diversity |
SHU | Goldey-Beacom College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 7% |
Students |
SHU | Goldey-Beacom College | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 40% | ||
Campus |
SHU | Goldey-Beacom College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Sacred Heart University is larger than than Goldey-Beacom College based on total student enrollment (10,721 students vs. 1,012 students)
SHU vs. Goldey-Beacom College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SHU or Goldey-Beacom College?
- Sacred Heart University is 254.9% more expensive to attend than Goldey-Beacom College for in-state tuition ($46,310.00 vs. $13,050.00)
- Out of state tuition is 254.9% higher at SHU than Goldey Beacom College ($46,310.00 vs. $13,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Goldey Beacom College than SHU ($13,454 vs. $45,280)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Goldey Beacom College are 51% lower than costs at Sacred Heart University ($11,600 vs. $17,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Sacred Heart University than Goldey Beacom College (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sacred Heart University students is 100.1% larger than aid received Goldey Beacom College ($19,484 vs. $9,739)
SHU vs. Goldey-Beacom College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SHU or Goldey-Beacom College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Goldey-Beacom College or SHU .
- Accepted freshman SHU students have a 0.65 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at Goldey-Beacom College (2.9)
- SHU has a higher acceptance rate (65.7%) than Goldey-Beacom College (62.7%)
SHU vs. Goldey-Beacom College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SHU or Goldey-Beacom 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 Goldey-Beacom College and SHU.
- The graduation rate at SHU is higher than Goldey Beacom College (68% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Sacred Heart University earn on average $15,100 more per year than Goldey-Beacom College graduates after ten years. ($59,700 vs. $44,600)
- Goldey Beacom College students graduate with a $1,325 lower median federal student loan debt than SHU graduates. ($23,675 vs. $25,000)
- Goldey-Beacom College graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than SHU graduates. ($244 vs. $258)
- More SHU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Goldey-Beacom College students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/