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Overview |
SHU | William James College | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Newton, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,721 | 897 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sacredheart.edu | williamjames.edu | ||
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Costs |
SHU | William James College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,310 | $0 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,310 | $0 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,520 | $0 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,280 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,484 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 0% |
Admission |
SHU | William James College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,316 | - | ||
| Admitted | 8,750 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.7% | |||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | |||
| 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) | |||
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Academics |
SHU | William James College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SHU | William James College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,700 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | N/A |
Diversity |
SHU | William James College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 21% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 79% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 0% |
Students |
SHU | William James College | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | - | ||
Campus |
SHU | William James College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Sacred Heart University is larger than than William James College based on total student enrollment (10,721 students vs. 897 students)
SHU vs. William James College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SHU or William James College?
- Sacred Heart University is ?% more expensive to attend than William James College for in-state tuition ($46,310.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at SHU than William James College ($46,310.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Sacred Heart University than William James College (99% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sacred Heart University students is ?% larger than aid received William James College ($19,484 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, SHU or William James College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between William James College or SHU .
SHU vs. William James College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SHU or William James 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 William James College and SHU.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/