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Overview |
SHU | University of Connecticut-Avery Point | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Groton, CT | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 11,179 | 474 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sacredheart.edu | uconn.edu | ||
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Costs |
SHU | University of Connecticut-Avery Point | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,160 | $16,332 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,160 | $39,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,450 | $14,764 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,165 | $9,139 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,597 | $12,771 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 58% |
Admission |
SHU | University of Connecticut-Avery Point | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,284 | 1,245 | ||
| Admitted | 9,667 | 1,077 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.7% | 86.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 16.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| SAT Range | 980/1210 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
SHU | University of Connecticut-Avery Point | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SHU | University of Connecticut-Avery Point | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,700 | $62,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $222 |
Diversity |
SHU | University of Connecticut-Avery Point | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 23% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 7% |
Students |
SHU | University of Connecticut-Avery Point | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 3% | ||
Campus |
SHU | University of Connecticut-Avery Point | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Sacred Heart University is larger than than University of Connecticut-Avery Point based on total student enrollment (11,179 students vs. 474 students)
SHU vs. University of Connecticut-Avery Point Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SHU or University of Connecticut-Avery Point?
- Sacred Heart University is 194.9% more expensive to attend than University of Connecticut-Avery Point for in-state tuition ($48,160.00 vs. $16,332.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.5% higher at SHU than University of Connecticut Avery Point ($48,160.00 vs. $39,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Connecticut Avery Point than SHU ($9,139 vs. $46,165)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Connecticut Avery Point are 25% lower than costs at Sacred Heart University ($14,764 vs. $18,450)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Sacred Heart University than University of Connecticut Avery Point (99% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sacred Heart University students is 61.3% larger than aid received University of Connecticut Avery Point ($20,597 vs. $12,771)
SHU vs. University of Connecticut-Avery Point Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SHU or University of Connecticut-Avery Point? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Connecticut-Avery Point or SHU .
- University of Connecticut-Avery Point has a higher acceptance rate (86.5%) than SHU (67.7%)
SHU vs. University of Connecticut-Avery Point Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SHU or University of Connecticut-Avery Point? 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 University of Connecticut-Avery Point and SHU.
- The graduation rate at SHU is higher than University of Connecticut Avery Point (68% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from University of Connecticut Avery Point earn on average $2,300 more per year than SHU graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $59,700)
- University of Connecticut Avery Point students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than SHU graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,000)
- University of Connecticut-Avery Point graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than SHU graduates. ($222 vs. $258)
- More University of Connecticut-Avery Point graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SHU students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/