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