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Overview |
SHU | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Collegedale, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 10,721 | 2,903 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #563 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sacredheart.edu | southern.edu | ||
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Costs |
SHU | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,310 | $22,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,310 | $22,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,520 | $8,330 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,280 | $24,332 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,484 | $14,000 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
SHU | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,316 | 2,490 | ||
| Admitted | 8,750 | 1,638 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.7% | 65.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 38.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1280 | |||
| 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 | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SHU | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,700 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $274 |
Diversity |
SHU | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 0% |
Students |
SHU | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 77% | ||
Campus |
SHU | Southern Adventist University | ||
| 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 Southern Adventist University based on total student enrollment (10,721 students vs. 2,903 students)
SHU vs. Southern Adventist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SHU or Southern Adventist University?
- Sacred Heart University is 101.5% more expensive to attend than Southern Adventist University for in-state tuition ($46,310.00 vs. $22,980.00)
- Out of state tuition is 101.5% higher at SHU than Southern Adventist University ($46,310.00 vs. $22,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Adventist University than SHU ($24,332 vs. $45,280)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Adventist University are 110.3% lower than costs at Sacred Heart University ($8,330 vs. $17,520)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Sacred Heart University as Southern Adventist University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sacred Heart University students is 39.2% larger than aid received Southern Adventist University ($19,484 vs. $14,000)
SHU vs. Southern Adventist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SHU or Southern Adventist University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southern Adventist University or SHU .
- Accepted freshman Southern Adventist University students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at SHU (3.55)
- Southern Adventist University has a higher acceptance rate (65.8%) than SHU (65.7%)
SHU vs. Southern Adventist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SHU or Southern Adventist 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 Southern Adventist University and SHU.
- The graduation rate at SHU is higher than Southern Adventist University (68% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Sacred Heart University earn on average $15,100 more per year than Southern Adventist University graduates after ten years. ($59,700 vs. $44,600)
- Sacred Heart University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern Adventist University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,500)
- SHU graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Southern Adventist University graduates. ($258 vs. $274)
- More SHU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Adventist University students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/