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Overview |
SHU | Grace College and Theological Seminary | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Winona Lake, IN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 10,721 | 2,065 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #800 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Brethren Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sacredheart.edu | grace.edu | ||
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Costs |
SHU | Grace College and Theological Seminary | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,310 | $28,148 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,310 | $28,148 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,520 | $10,276 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,280 | $18,317 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,484 | $21,252 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 93% |
Admission |
SHU | Grace College and Theological Seminary | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,316 | 4,071 | ||
| Admitted | 8,750 | 3,445 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.7% | 84.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1190 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
SHU | Grace College and Theological Seminary | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SHU | Grace College and Theological Seminary | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,700 | $36,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $222 |
Diversity |
SHU | Grace College and Theological Seminary | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 7% |
Students |
SHU | Grace College and Theological Seminary | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 27% | ||
Campus |
SHU | Grace College and Theological Seminary | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| 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 Grace College and Theological Seminary based on total student enrollment (10,721 students vs. 2,065 students)
SHU vs. Grace College and Theological Seminary Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SHU or Grace College and Theological Seminary?
- Sacred Heart University is 64.5% more expensive to attend than Grace College and Theological Seminary for in-state tuition ($46,310.00 vs. $28,148.00)
- Out of state tuition is 64.5% higher at SHU than Grace College and Theological Seminary ($46,310.00 vs. $28,148.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Grace College and Theological Seminary than SHU ($18,317 vs. $45,280)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grace College and Theological Seminary are 70.5% lower than costs at Sacred Heart University ($10,276 vs. $17,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Sacred Heart University than Grace College and Theological Seminary (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Grace College and Theological Seminary students is 9.1% larger than aid received Sacred Heart University ($21,252 vs. $19,484)
SHU vs. Grace College and Theological Seminary Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SHU or Grace College and Theological Seminary? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Grace College and Theological Seminary or SHU .
- Accepted freshman Grace College and Theological Seminary students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at SHU (3.55)
- Grace College and Theological Seminary has a higher acceptance rate (84.6%) than SHU (65.7%)
SHU vs. Grace College and Theological Seminary Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SHU or Grace College and Theological Seminary? 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 Grace College and Theological Seminary and SHU.
- The graduation rate at SHU is higher than Grace College and Theological Seminary (68% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Sacred Heart University earn on average $23,200 more per year than Grace College and Theological Seminary graduates after ten years. ($59,700 vs. $36,500)
- Grace College and Theological Seminary students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than SHU graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,000)
- Grace College and Theological Seminary graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than SHU graduates. ($222 vs. $258)
- More Grace College and Theological Seminary graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SHU students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/