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Overview |
SHU | Moody | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Chicago, IL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,721 | 2,410 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sacredheart.edu | moody.edu | ||
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Costs |
SHU | Moody | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,310 | $13,680 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,310 | $13,680 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,520 | $12,610 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,280 | $21,368 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,484 | $10,560 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 87% |
Admission |
SHU | Moody | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,316 | 324 | ||
| Admitted | 8,750 | 305 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.7% | 94.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 57% | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
SHU | Moody | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SHU | Moody | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 67% | ||
| 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 | Moody | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 20% |
Students |
SHU | Moody | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 27% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 62% | ||
Campus |
SHU | Moody | ||
| 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 Moody based on total student enrollment (10,721 students vs. 2,410 students)
SHU vs. Moody Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SHU or Moody?
- Sacred Heart University is 238.5% more expensive to attend than Moody for in-state tuition ($46,310.00 vs. $13,680.00)
- Out of state tuition is 238.5% higher at SHU than Moody Bible Institute ($46,310.00 vs. $13,680.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Moody Bible Institute than SHU ($21,368 vs. $45,280)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Moody Bible Institute are 38.9% lower than costs at Sacred Heart University ($12,610 vs. $17,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Sacred Heart University than Moody Bible Institute (99% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sacred Heart University students is 84.5% larger than aid received Moody Bible Institute ($19,484 vs. $10,560)
SHU vs. Moody Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SHU or Moody? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Moody or SHU .
- Moody has a higher acceptance rate (94.1%) than SHU (65.7%)
SHU vs. Moody Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SHU or Moody? 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 Moody and SHU.
- The graduation rate at SHU is higher than Moody Bible Institute (68% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/