- Post University is a private school while Sacred Heart University (SHU) is a private school.
- Both schools are located in Connecticut.
- SHU has more expensive tuition of $48,460 than Post University ($17,100).
- SHU has tighter acceptance rate of 60.28% than Post University (63.50%).
- Post University is larger with 17,034 students than SHU (10,721 students).
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| #15 in Connecticut | Rankings | #8 in Connecticut |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Waterbury, CT | Location | Fairfield, CT |
| Known as | SHU | |
| 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Doctoral/Research University |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $17,100 | Undergraduate | $48,460 |
| $7,054 | Graduate | $34,060 |
| $5,537 | Financial Aid | $20,192 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $50 undergraduate $75 graduate | |
| 63.50% | Acceptance Rate | 60.28% |
| 23.58% | Yield | 23.03% |
| Test Scores | ||
| Student Population | ||
| 17,034 | Total Students | 10,721 |
| 14,682 | Undergraduate | 6,782 |
| 2,352 | Graduate | 3,939 |
| 15,984 | Online Enrollment | 1,221 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 31% | Graduation Rate | 72% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 35% | Retention Rate | 85% |
| $46,500 | Average Earning after Graduation | $61,800 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 434) | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,529) $11,730 average annual costs |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 16 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 16 to 1 |
| 57 Full-time 939 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 333 Full-time 586 Part-time |
| 774 Full-time 985 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 916 Full-time 667 Part-time |
| $58,129 for Faculties $52,203 Part-time | Average Salary | $87,860 for Faculties $67,602 Part-time |