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Overview |
SHU | Wingate University | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Wingate, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 10,721 | 3,396 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #825 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sacredheart.edu | wingate.edu | ||
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Costs |
SHU | Wingate University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,310 | $40,706 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,310 | $40,706 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,520 | $10,444 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,280 | $18,823 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,484 | $36,262 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
SHU | Wingate University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,316 | 20,292 | ||
| Admitted | 8,750 | 17,482 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.7% | 86.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 4.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1180 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
SHU | Wingate University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SHU | Wingate University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,700 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $274 |
Diversity |
SHU | Wingate University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 5% |
Students |
SHU | Wingate University | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 43% | ||
Campus |
SHU | Wingate University | ||
| 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 Wingate University based on total student enrollment (10,721 students vs. 3,396 students)
SHU vs. Wingate University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SHU or Wingate University?
- Sacred Heart University is 13.8% more expensive to attend than Wingate University for in-state tuition ($46,310.00 vs. $40,706.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.8% higher at SHU than Wingate University ($46,310.00 vs. $40,706.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wingate University than SHU ($18,823 vs. $45,280)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wingate University are 67.8% lower than costs at Sacred Heart University ($10,444 vs. $17,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Sacred Heart University than Wingate University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wingate University students is 86.1% larger than aid received Sacred Heart University ($36,262 vs. $19,484)
SHU vs. Wingate University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SHU or Wingate University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wingate University or SHU .
- Accepted freshman SHU students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at Wingate University (3.33)
- Wingate University has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than SHU (65.7%)
SHU vs. Wingate University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SHU or Wingate University? 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 Wingate University and SHU.
- The graduation rate at SHU is higher than Wingate University (68% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Sacred Heart University earn on average $6,800 more per year than Wingate University graduates after ten years. ($59,700 vs. $52,900)
- Sacred Heart University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Wingate University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,500)
- SHU graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Wingate University graduates. ($258 vs. $274)
- More SHU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wingate University students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/