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Overview |
SHU | Thomas College | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Waterville, ME | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 10,721 | 1,737 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sacredheart.edu | thomas.edu | ||
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Costs |
SHU | Thomas College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,310 | $28,954 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,310 | $28,954 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,520 | $11,998 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,280 | $22,070 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,484 | $20,732 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
SHU | Thomas College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,316 | 869 | ||
| Admitted | 8,750 | 845 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.7% | 97.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 27.7% | ||
| 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 | Thomas College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SHU | Thomas College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,700 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
SHU | Thomas College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 9% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 6% |
Students |
SHU | Thomas College | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 16% | ||
Campus |
SHU | Thomas College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Sacred Heart University is larger than than Thomas College based on total student enrollment (10,721 students vs. 1,737 students)
SHU vs. Thomas College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SHU or Thomas College?
- Sacred Heart University is 59.9% more expensive to attend than Thomas College for in-state tuition ($46,310.00 vs. $28,954.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.9% higher at SHU than Thomas College ($46,310.00 vs. $28,954.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Thomas College than SHU ($22,070 vs. $45,280)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas College are 46% lower than costs at Sacred Heart University ($11,998 vs. $17,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Thomas College than Sacred Heart University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Thomas College students is 6.4% larger than aid received Sacred Heart University ($20,732 vs. $19,484)
SHU vs. Thomas College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SHU or Thomas College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Thomas College or SHU .
- Thomas College has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than SHU (65.7%)
SHU vs. Thomas College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SHU or Thomas College? 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 Thomas College and SHU.
- The graduation rate at SHU is higher than Thomas College (68% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Sacred Heart University earn on average $18,700 more per year than Thomas College graduates after ten years. ($59,700 vs. $41,000)
- Sacred Heart University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Thomas College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- SHU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Thomas College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More SHU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Thomas College students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/