- Sacred Heart University (SHU) is a private school while Central Connecticut State University (CCSU) is a public school.
- Both schools are located in Connecticut.
- SHU has more expensive tuition of $48,460 than CCSU ($25,736).
- SHU has tighter acceptance rate of 60.28% than CCSU (66.76%).
- SHU is larger with 10,721 students than CCSU (9,468 students).
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| #8 in Connecticut | Rankings | #17 in Connecticut |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Fairfield, CT | Location | New Britain, CT |
SHU| Known as | CCSU | |
| 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $48,460 | Undergraduate | $12,460 Connecticut residents $25,736 out-of-state |
| $34,060 | Graduate | $13,890 Connecticut residents $26,970 out-of-state |
| $20,192 | Financial Aid | $6,873 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 undergraduate $75 graduate | Application Fee | $50 undergraduate $50 graduate |
| 60.28% | Acceptance Rate | 66.76% |
| 23.03% | Yield | 27.27% |
| Test Scores | 1,060 SAT, 22 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 10,721 | Total Students | 9,468 |
| 6,782 | Undergraduate | 7,665 |
| 3,939 | Graduate | 1,803 |
| 1,221 | Online Enrollment | 356 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 72% | Graduation Rate | 53% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 25% | |
| 85% | Retention Rate | 77% |
| $61,800 | Average Earning after Graduation | $51,600 |
| 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 Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,529) $11,730 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,512) $7,314 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 16 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 14 to 1 |
| 333 Full-time 586 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 428 Full-time 472 Part-time |
| 916 Full-time 667 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 946 Full-time 598 Part-time |
| $87,860 for Faculties $67,602 Part-time | Average Salary | $88,091 for Faculties $79,758 Part-time |