2023 Comprehensive Report on Rankings, Costs, Graduation Rate and More

$12,442

Net Price

62%

Admitted

38%

Enrolled

41%

Graduation Rate

22/1

Student / Faculty

University Detail

Universidad del Sagrado Corazon

is a private not-for-profit, four or more years institution with a total student enrollment of 4,110. In 2021, there were 30 psychology and social work graduates. This institution ranks #20 in Puerto Rico and ranks #984 in the U.S. for schools that offer psychology degree programs.

Psychology Degrees Offered

Bachelor

Psychology Graduates

30

Total Enrollment

4,110

Type

Private Not-for-profit, Four or more years

Institution Accreditation

Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Ranking for Universidad del Sagrado Corazon

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#20

Puerto Rico Rank

Combining ranking factors for 28 schools that offer psychology degrees in Puerto Rico, Universidad del Sagrado Corazon ranks #20.

#984

U.S. Rank

Combining ranking factors for 1,438 schools that offer psychology degrees in the U.S., Universidad del Sagrado Corazon ranks #984.

Psychology Programs Offered

For psychology degrees, Universidad del Sagrado Corazon offers General Psychology and Social Work at the bachelor level.

In the table below, see the programs offered and the number of graduates in each program.

Psychology Graduates in 2021BS
General Psychology19
Social Work11
Total Graduates30
US Department of Education

Admission, Enrollment, Graduation

In the fall of 2021, 2,188 students applied to the Universidad del Sagrado Corazon. The university admitted 62% and 38% of those who were admitted also enrolled.

By comparison, the average number of applicants for Puerto Rico universities is 1,371. On average, all Puerto Rico institutions admit 65% and 73% of those who were admitted end up enrolling into the institution.

The percentage of Universidad del Sagrado Corazon students who return after their first year to begin their second year is 65%. Compared to all Puerto Rico four or more years colleges, the percentage is 75%.

The overall graduation rate for Universidad del Sagrado Corazon is 41%, compared to 38% for all Puerto Rico universities, while the number of students who transferred out of the program is 66%.

  • Credits Accepted: Advanced placement (AP) credits

Compare USC to Puerto Rico Four or more years Colleges
Offering Psychology Degrees

Compare admission, acceptance, retention and graduation rates of Universidad del Sagrado Corazon to the average of all Puerto Rico four or more years schools that offer psychology degrees.

Why it Matters

Compare Admission and Enrollment

Low admission rates and high enrollment rates denote not only how selective a school is, but also how in-demand the school is. High graduation rates show the overall success of an institution.

USC

2,188

Applicants

62%

Percent Admitted

38%

Percent Enrolled

65%

1st Time Student Retention Rate

41%

Graduation Rate

PR Colleges

1,371

Applicants

65%

Percent Admitted

73%

Percent Enrolled

75%

1st Time Student Retention Rate

38%

Graduation Rate

Student & Faculty Information

In the fall of 2021, there were 70 or 21% full-time instructional or research faculty members of all faculty and there were 263 or 79% part-time faculty members employed at Universidad del Sagrado Corazon. The number of full-time instructional faculty was 70 or 21%.

Part-time teachers are paid less and cost less, so any organization with a disproportionate number of part-time teachers can invest money in more important areas. However, as part-time teachers, participants can work full-time in their profession and bring experience to the classroom.

Why it Matters

Compare Faculty Numbers

Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional percentages indicate that institutions focus their investments in areas that matter most to students.

USC

22 / 1

Student Faculty Ratio

21%

Percent Full-Time

79%

Percent Part-Time

21%

Percent Full-Time Instructional

PR Colleges

18 / 1

Student Faculty Ratio

43%

Percent Full-Time

57%

Percent Part-Time

41%

Percent Full-Time Instructional

Tuition and Student Expenses

For the 2021-2022 academic year at Universidad del Sagrado Corazon the average cost of undergraduate tuition is $4,920, and the average cost for books and supplies is $2,500.

For graduate students, the average cost for tuition is $4,230 and the average cost for graduate fees is $1,305.

In the table below, find the average total expenses to attend Universidad del Sagrado Corazon in 2021-2022 including tuition, room, board and living expenses for both undergraduate and graduate students.

Note that the average total expenses do not include financial aid, grants, loans or scholarships. You can find the average financial aid and net price data in the sections below.

Expenses for Universidad del Sagrado Corazon2021-2022
On Campus Room & Board$9,500
On-Campus Living Expenses$7,500
Total Living Expenses$17,000
Tuition for In-State, Undergraduate$4,920
Books and Supplies, Undergraduate$2,500
Total Undergraduate Expenses$24,420
In-State, Graduate Tuition$4,230
In-State, Graduate Fees$1,305
Total Graduate Expenses$5,535
US Department of Education

Net Price

Average Net Price

The average net price to attend Universidad del Sagrado Corazon is $12,442. Average net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board, living costs, books, supplies together and then subtracting the average financial (grants, scholarships and loans) for federal financial aid recipients.

In other words, the average net price is the average amount students pay to attend this university for one year.

Average net price is calculated from the most recent data supplied by each institution to the US Department of Education and is found by subtracting the average amount of federal, state/local government, or institutional grant or scholarship aid from the total cost of attendance. The total cost of attendance is the sum of published tuition and required fees (lower of in-district or in-state), books and supplies, and the weighted average for room and board and other expenses.

Compare Universidad del Sagrado Corazon to all Puerto Rico universitas that offer psychology degrees for the cost to attend, average financial aid, percent of students receiving aid and the average net price to attend.

For program ranking, we see a lower overall cost of tuition and cost of living expenses minus the average financial aid a student may receive as the ranking factor student may want to consider.

Why it Matters

Compare Average Cost to Attend and Net Price

Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional professors indicates to us institutions that focus their investments in areas that matter most: the education of students by the best instructors possible.

USC

$24,420

Cost to Attend

$5,521

Average Financial Aid

87%

Percent Receiving Aid

$12,442

Net Price

PR Colleges

$20,302

Cost to Attend

$5,884

Average Financial Aid

96%

Percent Receiving Aid

$8,142

Average Net Price

Financial Aid

The number of beginning students who enter postsecondary education for the first time and receive financial aid is 682 or 87%.

The number of undergraduate students who receive a grant or scholarship is 3,258 and the average amount of their grant or scholarship is $5,521.

All Undergraduate Students

Type of Aid# Receiving AidAverage Aid Received
Grant or Scholarship Aid3,258$5,521
Pell Grants2,773$5,273
Federal Student Loans854$5,238
US Department of Education

Below, compare the financial aid students receive at the Universidad del Sagrado Corazon to all schools across the United States that offer psychology degrees.

We see higher percentages of those receiving aid and the percent that aid covers the net price of education as an indicator of the strength of the institution.

Why it Matters

Compare Financial Aid

Financial Aid can make the difference between being able to afford college or being priced out of college. Many students may find college far more affordable than they could imagine, when accounting for the various kinds of financial aid available.

USC

3,258

Grant or Scholarship Aid

47%

Grants or Scholarships

2,773

Number of Pell Grants

40%

Pell Grants

854

Federal Student Loans

12%

Federal Student Loans

PR Colleges

2,960

Grant or Scholarship Aid

48%

Grants or Scholarships

2,526

Number of Pell Grants

41%

Pell Grants

636

Federal Student Loans

10%

Federal Student Loans

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