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Overview |
SHU | Indiana Tech | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Fort Wayne, IN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,721 | 2,595 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sacredheart.edu | indianatech.edu | ||
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Costs |
SHU | Indiana Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,310 | $29,064 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,310 | $29,064 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,520 | $10,854 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,280 | $22,179 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,484 | $19,813 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
SHU | Indiana Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,316 | 5,323 | ||
| Admitted | 8,750 | 3,442 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.7% | 64.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.03 | ||
| 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
SHU | Indiana Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SHU | Indiana Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 18% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,700 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 37% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,862 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $277 |
Diversity |
SHU | Indiana Tech | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 35% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 34% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 22% |
Students |
SHU | Indiana Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 40% | ||
Campus |
SHU | Indiana Tech | ||
| 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 Indiana Tech based on total student enrollment (10,721 students vs. 2,595 students)
SHU vs. Indiana Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SHU or Indiana Tech?
- Sacred Heart University is 59.3% more expensive to attend than Indiana Tech for in-state tuition ($46,310.00 vs. $29,064.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.3% higher at SHU than Indiana Institute of Technology ($46,310.00 vs. $29,064.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana Institute of Technology than SHU ($22,179 vs. $45,280)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana Institute of Technology are 61.4% lower than costs at Sacred Heart University ($10,854 vs. $17,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana Institute of Technology than Sacred Heart University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana Institute of Technology students is 1.7% larger than aid received Sacred Heart University ($19,813 vs. $19,484)
SHU vs. Indiana Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SHU or Indiana Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Indiana Tech or SHU .
- Accepted freshman SHU students have a 0.52 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at Indiana Tech (3.03)
- SHU has a higher acceptance rate (65.7%) than Indiana Tech (64.7%)
SHU vs. Indiana Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SHU or Indiana Tech? 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 Indiana Tech and SHU.
- The graduation rate at SHU is higher than Indiana Institute of Technology (68% vs. 18%)
- Graduates from Sacred Heart University earn on average $13,100 more per year than Indiana Tech graduates after ten years. ($59,700 vs. $46,600)
- Sacred Heart University students graduate with a $1,862 lower median federal student loan debt than Indiana Tech graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,862)
- SHU graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Indiana Tech graduates. ($258 vs. $277)
- More SHU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Indiana Tech students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/