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Overview |
SHU | University of Pikeville | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Pikeville, KY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 10,721 | 2,434 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sacredheart.edu | upike.edu | ||
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Costs |
SHU | University of Pikeville | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,310 | $23,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,310 | $23,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,520 | $8,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,280 | $17,098 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,484 | $17,431 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
SHU | University of Pikeville | ||
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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 | 3.42 | ||
| 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
SHU | University of Pikeville | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SHU | University of Pikeville | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,700 | $35,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 39% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $253 |
Diversity |
SHU | University of Pikeville | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 0% |
Students |
SHU | University of Pikeville | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 24% | ||
Campus |
SHU | University of Pikeville | ||
| 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 University of Pikeville based on total student enrollment (10,721 students vs. 2,434 students)
SHU vs. University of Pikeville Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SHU or University of Pikeville?
- Sacred Heart University is 101.3% more expensive to attend than University of Pikeville for in-state tuition ($46,310.00 vs. $23,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 101.3% higher at SHU than University of Pikeville ($46,310.00 vs. $23,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Pikeville than SHU ($17,098 vs. $45,280)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pikeville are 109.8% lower than costs at Sacred Heart University ($8,350 vs. $17,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Pikeville than Sacred Heart University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sacred Heart University students is 11.8% larger than aid received University of Pikeville ($19,484 vs. $17,431)
Which college is harder to get into, SHU or University of Pikeville? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Pikeville or SHU .
- Accepted freshman SHU students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at University of Pikeville (3.42)
SHU vs. University of Pikeville Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SHU or University of Pikeville? 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 Pikeville and SHU.
- The graduation rate at SHU is higher than University of Pikeville (68% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Sacred Heart University earn on average $23,800 more per year than University of Pikeville graduates after ten years. ($59,700 vs. $35,900)
- University of Pikeville students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than SHU graduates. ($24,500 vs. $25,000)
- University of Pikeville graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than SHU graduates. ($253 vs. $258)
- More SHU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Pikeville students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/