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Overview |
SHU | University of Northwestern Ohio | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Lima, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,721 | 2,615 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sacredheart.edu | unoh.edu | ||
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Costs |
SHU | University of Northwestern Ohio | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,310 | $11,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,310 | $11,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,520 | $7,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,280 | $16,860 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,484 | $6,580 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 63% |
Admission |
SHU | University of Northwestern Ohio | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,316 | - | ||
| Admitted | 8,750 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.7% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 2.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
SHU | University of Northwestern Ohio | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 24:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SHU | University of Northwestern Ohio | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,700 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $21,398 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $221 |
Diversity |
SHU | University of Northwestern Ohio | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 84% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 23% |
Students |
SHU | University of Northwestern Ohio | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 60% | ||
Campus |
SHU | University of Northwestern Ohio | ||
| 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 University of Northwestern Ohio based on total student enrollment (10,721 students vs. 2,615 students)
SHU vs. University of Northwestern Ohio Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SHU or University of Northwestern Ohio?
- Sacred Heart University is 311.6% more expensive to attend than University of Northwestern Ohio for in-state tuition ($46,310.00 vs. $11,250.00)
- Out of state tuition is 311.6% higher at SHU than University of Northwestern Ohio ($46,310.00 vs. $11,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Northwestern Ohio than SHU ($16,860 vs. $45,280)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Northwestern Ohio are 150.3% lower than costs at Sacred Heart University ($7,000 vs. $17,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Sacred Heart University than University of Northwestern Ohio (99% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sacred Heart University students is 196.1% larger than aid received University of Northwestern Ohio ($19,484 vs. $6,580)
Which college is harder to get into, SHU or University of Northwestern Ohio? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Northwestern Ohio or SHU .
- Accepted freshman SHU students have a 0.69 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at University of Northwestern Ohio (2.86)
SHU vs. University of Northwestern Ohio Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SHU or University of Northwestern Ohio? 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 Northwestern Ohio and SHU.
- The graduation rate at SHU is higher than University of Northwestern Ohio (68% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Sacred Heart University earn on average $19,500 more per year than University of Northwestern Ohio graduates after ten years. ($59,700 vs. $40,200)
- University of Northwestern Ohio students graduate with a $3,602 lower median federal student loan debt than SHU graduates. ($21,398 vs. $25,000)
- University of Northwestern Ohio graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than SHU graduates. ($221 vs. $258)
- More SHU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Northwestern Ohio students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/