- Both Robert Morris University and Sacred Heart University (SHU) are private.
- Robert Morris University is located in Moon Township, PA and SHU is located in Fairfield, CT.
- SHU has more expensive tuition of $48,460 than Robert Morris University ($34,940).
- SHU has tighter acceptance rate of 60.28% than Robert Morris University (83.32%).
- SHU is larger with 10,721 students than Robert Morris University (3,431 students).
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| #249 in National Universities #56 in Pennsylvania | Rankings | #8 in Connecticut |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Moon Township, PA | Location | Fairfield, CT |
| Known as | SHU | |
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) 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) |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Doctoral/Research University |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $34,940 | Undergraduate | $48,460 |
| $20,247 | Graduate | $34,060 |
| $19,722 | Financial Aid | $20,192 |
| Admission | ||
| $30 undergraduate $35 graduate | Application Fee | $50 undergraduate $75 graduate |
| 83.32% | Acceptance Rate | 60.28% |
| 16.49% | Yield | 23.03% |
| Test Scores | ||
| Student Population | ||
| 3,431 | Total Students | 10,721 |
| 2,767 | Undergraduate | 6,782 |
| 664 | Graduate | 3,939 |
| 580 | Online Enrollment | 1,221 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 64% | Graduation Rate | 72% |
| 21% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 82% | Retention Rate | 85% |
| $53,100 | 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 |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,823) $6,970 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 |
| 182 Full-time 211 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 333 Full-time 586 Part-time |
| 520 Full-time 213 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 916 Full-time 667 Part-time |
| $116,161 for Faculties $69,132 Part-time | Average Salary | $87,860 for Faculties $67,602 Part-time |