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Overview |
SHU | NewU University | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Washington, District Of Columbia | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,721 | 18 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sacredheart.edu | newu.university | ||
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Costs |
SHU | NewU University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,310 | $15,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,310 | $15,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,520 | $16,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,280 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,484 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 0% |
Admission |
SHU | NewU University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,316 | 824 | ||
| Admitted | 8,750 | 745 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.7% | 90.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 2.4% | ||
| 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) | ||
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Academics |
SHU | NewU University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 4:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SHU | NewU University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | - | ||
| 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 | NewU University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 0% |
Students |
SHU | NewU University | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 63% | ||
Campus |
SHU | NewU University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Sacred Heart University is larger than than NewU University based on total student enrollment (10,721 students vs. 18 students)
SHU vs. NewU University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SHU or NewU University?
- Sacred Heart University is 208.7% more expensive to attend than NewU University for in-state tuition ($46,310.00 vs. $15,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 208.7% higher at SHU than NewU University ($46,310.00 vs. $15,000.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at NewU University are 9.5% lower than costs at Sacred Heart University ($16,000 vs. $17,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Sacred Heart University than NewU University (99% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sacred Heart University students is ?% larger than aid received NewU University ($19,484 vs. $0)
SHU vs. NewU University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SHU or NewU University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NewU University or SHU .
- NewU University has a higher acceptance rate (90.4%) than SHU (65.7%)
SHU vs. NewU University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SHU or NewU University? 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 NewU University and SHU.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/