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Overview |
SHU | Stetson University | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | DeLand, FL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 10,721 | 3,928 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #462 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sacredheart.edu | stetson.edu | ||
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Costs |
SHU | Stetson University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,310 | $51,960 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,310 | $51,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,520 | $15,290 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,280 | $25,756 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,484 | $42,150 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
SHU | Stetson University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,316 | 7,344 | ||
| Admitted | 8,750 | 6,889 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.7% | 93.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 9.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1110/1305 | |||
| 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 | Stetson University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SHU | Stetson University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,700 | $45,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
SHU | Stetson University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 1% |
Students |
SHU | Stetson University | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 24% | ||
Campus |
SHU | Stetson 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 Stetson University based on total student enrollment (10,721 students vs. 3,928 students)
SHU vs. Stetson University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SHU or Stetson University?
- Stetson University is 12.2% more expensive to attend than SHU for in-state tuition ($51,960.00 vs. $46,310.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.2% higher at Stetson University than Sacred Heart University ($51,960.00 vs. $46,310.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Stetson University than SHU ($25,756 vs. $45,280)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Stetson University are 14.6% lower than costs at Sacred Heart University ($15,290 vs. $17,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Stetson University than Sacred Heart University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stetson University students is 116.3% larger than aid received Sacred Heart University ($42,150 vs. $19,484)
SHU vs. Stetson University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SHU or Stetson University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Stetson University or SHU .
- Accepted freshman Stetson University students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at SHU (3.55)
- Stetson University has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than SHU (65.7%)
SHU vs. Stetson University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SHU or Stetson 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 Stetson University and SHU.
- The graduation rate at SHU is higher than Stetson University (68% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Sacred Heart University earn on average $14,300 more per year than Stetson University graduates after ten years. ($59,700 vs. $45,400)
- Sacred Heart University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Stetson University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- SHU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Stetson University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More SHU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Stetson University students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/