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Overview |
SHU | MCNY | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,721 | 632 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sacredheart.edu | mcny.edu | ||
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Costs |
SHU | MCNY | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,310 | $19,338 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,310 | $19,338 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,520 | $11,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,280 | $22,183 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,484 | $12,873 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
SHU | MCNY | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,316 | 113 | ||
| Admitted | 8,750 | 74 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.7% | 65.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 41.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 2.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | C | ||
| 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) | ||
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Academics |
SHU | MCNY | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SHU | MCNY | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,700 | $40,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 18% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $34,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $356 |
Diversity |
SHU | MCNY | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 26% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 74% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 57% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 11% |
Students |
SHU | MCNY | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 6% | ||
Campus |
SHU | MCNY | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| 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 MCNY based on total student enrollment (10,721 students vs. 632 students)
SHU vs. MCNY Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SHU or MCNY?
- Sacred Heart University is 139.5% more expensive to attend than MCNY for in-state tuition ($46,310.00 vs. $19,338.00)
- Out of state tuition is 139.5% higher at SHU than Metropolitan College of New York ($46,310.00 vs. $19,338.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Metropolitan College of New York than SHU ($22,183 vs. $45,280)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Metropolitan College of New York are 56.4% lower than costs at Sacred Heart University ($11,200 vs. $17,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Metropolitan College of New York than Sacred Heart University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sacred Heart University students is 51.4% larger than aid received Metropolitan College of New York ($19,484 vs. $12,873)
SHU vs. MCNY Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SHU or MCNY? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MCNY or SHU .
- Accepted freshman SHU students have a 1.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at MCNY (2.1)
- SHU has a higher acceptance rate (65.7%) than MCNY (65.5%)
SHU vs. MCNY Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SHU or MCNY? 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 MCNY and SHU.
- The graduation rate at SHU is higher than Metropolitan College of New York (68% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Sacred Heart University earn on average $19,200 more per year than MCNY graduates after ten years. ($59,700 vs. $40,500)
- Sacred Heart University students graduate with a $9,500 lower median federal student loan debt than MCNY graduates. ($25,000 vs. $34,500)
- SHU graduates are paying $98 less per month on federal student loans than MCNY graduates. ($258 vs. $356)
- More SHU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MCNY students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 18%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/