- Both Long Island University and Sacred Heart University (SHU) are private.
- Long Island University is located in Brookville, NY and SHU is located in Fairfield, CT.
- SHU has more expensive tuition of $48,460 than Long Island University ($41,642).
- SHU has tighter acceptance rate of 60.28% than Long Island University (82.69%).
- Long Island University is larger with 15,737 students than SHU (10,721 students).
| Long Island University View More Rivals | Sacred Heart University View More Rivals | |
| #36 in New York | Rankings | #8 in Connecticut |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Brookville, NY | Location | Fairfield, CT |
| Known as | SHU | |
| 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) Doctorate (Other) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Research University (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Doctoral/Research University |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $41,642 | Undergraduate | $48,460 |
| $25,504 | Graduate | $34,060 |
| $23,152 | Financial Aid | $20,192 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 undergraduate $50 graduate | Application Fee | $50 undergraduate $75 graduate |
| 82.69% | Acceptance Rate | 60.28% |
| 12.07% | Yield | 23.03% |
| 1,216 SAT, 26 ACT | Test Scores | |
| Student Population | ||
| 15,737 | Total Students | 10,721 |
| 11,319 | Undergraduate | 6,782 |
| 4,418 | Graduate | 3,939 |
| 280 | Online Enrollment | 1,221 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 47% | Graduation Rate | 72% |
| 36% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 78% | Retention Rate | 85% |
| $58,400 | 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 |
| Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,520) $11,000 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,529) $11,730 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 13 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 16 to 1 |
| 438 Full-time 595 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 333 Full-time 586 Part-time |
| 971 Full-time 666 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 916 Full-time 667 Part-time |
| $111,436 for Faculties $86,395 Part-time | Average Salary | $87,860 for Faculties $67,602 Part-time |