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Overview |
SHU | LGCNHS | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,721 | 1,775 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sacredheart.edu | studentaidcalculator.com | ||
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Costs |
SHU | LGCNHS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,310 | $30,408 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,310 | $30,408 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,520 | $11,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,280 | $33,047 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,484 | $6,133 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 50% |
Admission |
SHU | LGCNHS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,316 | 593 | ||
| Admitted | 8,750 | 271 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.7% | 45.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 35.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
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| SAT Range | 1050/1220 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
SHU | LGCNHS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SHU | LGCNHS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,700 | $51,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $18,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $191 |
Diversity |
SHU | LGCNHS | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 88% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 5% |
Students |
SHU | LGCNHS | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 2% | ||
Campus |
SHU | LGCNHS | ||
| 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 LGCNHS based on total student enrollment (10,721 students vs. 1,775 students)
SHU vs. LGCNHS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SHU or LGCNHS?
- Sacred Heart University is 52.3% more expensive to attend than LGCNHS for in-state tuition ($46,310.00 vs. $30,408.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.3% higher at SHU than Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences ($46,310.00 vs. $30,408.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences than SHU ($33,047 vs. $45,280)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences are 59.3% lower than costs at Sacred Heart University ($11,000 vs. $17,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Sacred Heart University than Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences (99% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sacred Heart University students is 217.7% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences ($19,484 vs. $6,133)
SHU vs. LGCNHS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SHU or LGCNHS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LGCNHS or SHU .
- SHU has a higher acceptance rate (65.7%) than LGCNHS (45.7%)
SHU vs. LGCNHS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SHU or LGCNHS? 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 LGCNHS and SHU.
- Graduates from Sacred Heart University earn on average $8,400 more per year than LGCNHS graduates after ten years. ($59,700 vs. $51,300)
- Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than SHU graduates. ($18,500 vs. $25,000)
- LGCNHS graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than SHU graduates. ($191 vs. $258)
- More SHU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LGCNHS students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/