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Overview |
SHU | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Indiana, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 10,721 | 8,816 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #906 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sacredheart.edu | iup.edu | ||
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Costs |
SHU | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,310 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,310 | $13,890 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,520 | $12,542 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,280 | $20,205 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,484 | $8,697 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
SHU | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,316 | 8,603 | ||
| Admitted | 8,750 | 7,910 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.7% | 91.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 22.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1150 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
SHU | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SHU | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,700 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
SHU | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 1% |
Students |
SHU | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 4% | ||
Campus |
SHU | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Sacred Heart University is larger than than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus based on total student enrollment (10,721 students vs. 8,816 students)
SHU vs. Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SHU or Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus?
- Sacred Heart University is 500.2% more expensive to attend than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus for in-state tuition ($46,310.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 233.4% higher at SHU than Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($46,310.00 vs. $13,890.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus than SHU ($20,205 vs. $45,280)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus are 39.7% lower than costs at Sacred Heart University ($12,542 vs. $17,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus than Sacred Heart University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sacred Heart University students is 124% larger than aid received Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($19,484 vs. $8,697)
SHU vs. Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SHU or Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus or SHU .
- Accepted freshman SHU students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (3.39)
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus has a higher acceptance rate (91.9%) than SHU (65.7%)
SHU vs. Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SHU or Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus? 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 University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus and SHU.
- The graduation rate at SHU is higher than Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus (68% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Sacred Heart University earn on average $17,500 more per year than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates after ten years. ($59,700 vs. $42,200)
- Sacred Heart University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- SHU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More SHU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/