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Overview |
SHU | Gratz College | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Melrose Park, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 10,721 | 377 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Jewish | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sacredheart.edu | gratz.edu | ||
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Costs |
SHU | Gratz College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,310 | $18,792 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,310 | $18,792 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,520 | $11,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,280 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,484 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 0% |
Admission |
SHU | Gratz College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,316 | - | ||
| Admitted | 8,750 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.7% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
SHU | Gratz College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SHU | Gratz College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,700 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | N/A |
Diversity |
SHU | Gratz College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 86% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 100% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 0% |
Students |
SHU | Gratz College | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | - | ||
Campus |
SHU | Gratz College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Not applicable | ||
| 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 Gratz College based on total student enrollment (10,721 students vs. 377 students)
SHU vs. Gratz College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SHU or Gratz College?
- Sacred Heart University is 146.4% more expensive to attend than Gratz College for in-state tuition ($46,310.00 vs. $18,792.00)
- Out of state tuition is 146.4% higher at SHU than Gratz College ($46,310.00 vs. $18,792.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gratz College are 49.7% lower than costs at Sacred Heart University ($11,700 vs. $17,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Sacred Heart University than Gratz College (99% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sacred Heart University students is ?% larger than aid received Gratz College ($19,484 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, SHU or Gratz College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gratz College or SHU .
SHU vs. Gratz College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SHU or Gratz 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 Gratz College and SHU.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/