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Overview |
SHU | Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Uniontown, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 10,721 | 424 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sacredheart.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
SHU | Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,310 | $13,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,310 | $23,086 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,520 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,280 | $15,897 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,484 | $9,241 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 90% |
Admission |
SHU | Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,316 | 872 | ||
| Admitted | 8,750 | 704 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.7% | 80.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 14.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1210 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
SHU | Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SHU | Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,700 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $277 |
Diversity |
SHU | Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 1% |
Students |
SHU | Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 12% | ||
Campus |
SHU | Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Sacred Heart University is larger than than Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus based on total student enrollment (10,721 students vs. 424 students)
SHU vs. Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SHU or Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus?
- Sacred Heart University is 235% more expensive to attend than Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus for in-state tuition ($46,310.00 vs. $13,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 100.6% higher at SHU than Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus ($46,310.00 vs. $23,086.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus than SHU ($15,897 vs. $45,280)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus are 34.9% lower than costs at Sacred Heart University ($12,984 vs. $17,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Sacred Heart University than Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus (99% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sacred Heart University students is 110.8% larger than aid received Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus ($19,484 vs. $9,241)
SHU vs. Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SHU or Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus or SHU .
- Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus has a higher acceptance rate (80.7%) than SHU (65.7%)
SHU vs. Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SHU or Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus? 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 Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus and SHU.
- The graduation rate at SHU is higher than Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus (68% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Sacred Heart University earn on average $4,400 more per year than Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus graduates after ten years. ($59,700 vs. $55,300)
- Sacred Heart University students graduate with a $1,818 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,818)
- SHU graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus graduates. ($258 vs. $277)
- More SHU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/