- Both Bryant University and Sacred Heart University (SHU) are private.
- Bryant University is located in Smithfield, RI and SHU is located in Fairfield, CT.
- Bryant University has more expensive tuition of $51,169 than SHU ($48,460).
- SHU has tighter acceptance rate of 60.28% than Bryant University (72.98%).
- SHU is larger with 10,721 students than Bryant University (3,536 students).
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| #5 in Rhode Island | Rankings | #8 in Connecticut |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Smithfield, RI | Location | Fairfield, CT |
| Known as | SHU | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's | 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 | ||
| $51,169 | Undergraduate | $48,460 |
| $49,960 | Graduate | $34,060 |
| $23,902 | Financial Aid | $20,192 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 undergraduate $80 graduate | Application Fee | $50 undergraduate $75 graduate |
| 72.98% | Acceptance Rate | 60.28% |
| 16.88% | Yield | 23.03% |
| 1,240 SAT, 30 ACT | Test Scores | |
| Student Population | ||
| 3,536 | Total Students | 10,721 |
| 3,204 | Undergraduate | 6,782 |
| 332 | Graduate | 3,939 |
| 87 | Online Enrollment | 1,221 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 82% | Graduation Rate | 72% |
| 13% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 86% | Retention Rate | 85% |
| $77,600 | Average Earning after Graduation | $61,800 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,974) $10,104 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,529) $11,730 average annual costs |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) $6,747 average annual costs | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 13 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 16 to 1 |
| 170 Full-time 131 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 333 Full-time 586 Part-time |
| 658 Full-time 144 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 916 Full-time 667 Part-time |
| $127,757 for Faculties $69,729 Part-time | Average Salary | $87,860 for Faculties $67,602 Part-time |