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Overview |
SHU | Maryville University of Saint Louis | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 10,721 | 9,959 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #521 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sacredheart.edu | maryville.edu | ||
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Costs |
SHU | Maryville University of Saint Louis | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,310 | $24,766 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,310 | $24,766 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,520 | $12,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,280 | $26,757 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,484 | $17,914 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
SHU | Maryville University of Saint Louis | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,316 | 4,175 | ||
| Admitted | 8,750 | 3,664 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.7% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 23.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1000/1230 | |||
| 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 | Maryville University of Saint Louis | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SHU | Maryville University of Saint Louis | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,700 | $50,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $23,674 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $244 |
Diversity |
SHU | Maryville University of Saint Louis | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 5% |
Students |
SHU | Maryville University of Saint Louis | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 36% | ||
Campus |
SHU | Maryville University of Saint Louis | ||
| 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 Maryville University of Saint Louis based on total student enrollment (10,721 students vs. 9,959 students)
SHU vs. Maryville University of Saint Louis Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SHU or Maryville University of Saint Louis?
- Sacred Heart University is 87% more expensive to attend than Maryville University of Saint Louis for in-state tuition ($46,310.00 vs. $24,766.00)
- Out of state tuition is 87% higher at SHU than Maryville University of Saint Louis ($46,310.00 vs. $24,766.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Maryville University of Saint Louis than SHU ($26,757 vs. $45,280)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Maryville University of Saint Louis are 46% lower than costs at Sacred Heart University ($12,000 vs. $17,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Sacred Heart University than Maryville University of Saint Louis (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sacred Heart University students is 8.8% larger than aid received Maryville University of Saint Louis ($19,484 vs. $17,914)
SHU vs. Maryville University of Saint Louis Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SHU or Maryville University of Saint Louis? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Maryville University of Saint Louis or SHU .
- Accepted freshman Maryville University of Saint Louis students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at SHU (3.55)
- Maryville University of Saint Louis has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than SHU (65.7%)
SHU vs. Maryville University of Saint Louis Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SHU or Maryville University of Saint Louis? 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 Maryville University of Saint Louis and SHU.
- The graduation rate at SHU is the same as at Maryville University of Saint Louis (68% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Sacred Heart University earn on average $9,200 more per year than Maryville University of Saint Louis graduates after ten years. ($59,700 vs. $50,500)
- Maryville University of Saint Louis students graduate with a $1,326 lower median federal student loan debt than SHU graduates. ($23,674 vs. $25,000)
- Maryville University of Saint Louis 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 Maryville University of Saint Louis students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/