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Overview |
The Master's College and Seminary | SHU | ||
| Location | Santa Clarita, CA | Fairfield, CT | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,606 | 10,721 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Interdenominational | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | masters.edu | sacredheart.edu | ||
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Costs |
The Master's College and Seminary | SHU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,950 | $46,310 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,950 | $46,310 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,600 | $17,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,783 | $45,280 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,010 | $19,484 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 99% |
Admission |
The Master's College and Seminary | SHU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 848 | 13,316 | ||
| Admitted | 663 | 8,750 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.2% | 65.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 49.3% | 20.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
The Master's College and Seminary | SHU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
The Master's College and Seminary | SHU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $59,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $258 |
Diversity |
The Master's College and Seminary | SHU | ||
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| % Men | 63% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 37% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 12% |
Students |
The Master's College and Seminary | SHU | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 75% | ||
Campus |
The Master's College and Seminary | SHU | ||
| 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 The Master's College and Seminary based on total student enrollment (10,721 students vs. 2,606 students)
The Master's College and Seminary vs. SHU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, The Master's College and Seminary or SHU?
- Sacred Heart University is 44.9% more expensive to attend than The Master's College and Seminary for in-state tuition ($46,310.00 vs. $31,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.9% higher at SHU than The Master's College and Seminary ($46,310.00 vs. $31,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The Master's College and Seminary than SHU ($30,783 vs. $45,280)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The Master's College and Seminary are 39% lower than costs at Sacred Heart University ($12,600 vs. $17,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Sacred Heart University than The Master's College and Seminary (99% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sacred Heart University students is 49.8% larger than aid received The Master's College and Seminary ($19,484 vs. $13,010)
The Master's College and Seminary vs. SHU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, The Master's College and Seminary or SHU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SHU or The Master's College and Seminary .
- Accepted freshman The Master's College and Seminary students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at SHU (3.55)
- The Master's College and Seminary has a higher acceptance rate (78.2%) than SHU (65.7%)
The Master's College and Seminary vs. SHU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, The Master's College and Seminary or SHU? 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 SHU and The Master's College and Seminary.
- The graduation rate at SHU is higher than The Master's College and Seminary (68% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Sacred Heart University earn on average $10,700 more per year than The Master's College and Seminary graduates after ten years. ($59,700 vs. $49,000)
- The Master's College and Seminary students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than SHU graduates. ($20,500 vs. $25,000)
- The Master's College and Seminary graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than SHU graduates. ($211 vs. $258)
- More The Master's College and Seminary graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SHU students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/