- Both Sacred Heart University (SHU) and Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus (FDU-Metropolitan) are private.
- SHU is located in Fairfield, CT and FDU-Metropolitan is located in Teaneck, NJ.
- SHU has more expensive tuition of $48,460 than FDU-Metropolitan ($35,822).
- SHU has tighter acceptance rate of 60.28% than FDU-Metropolitan (87.53%).
- SHU is larger with 10,721 students than FDU-Metropolitan (7,285 students).
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| #8 in Connecticut | Rankings | #20 in New Jersey |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Fairfield, CT | Location | Teaneck, NJ |
SHU| Known as | FDU-Metropolitan | |
| 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 Associate 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 | $35,822 |
| $34,060 | Graduate | $18,438 |
| $20,192 | Financial Aid | $30,996 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 undergraduate $75 graduate | Application Fee | $50 undergraduate $50 graduate |
| 60.28% | Acceptance Rate | 87.53% |
| 23.03% | Yield | 21.57% |
| Test Scores | 1,045 SAT, 23 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 10,721 | Total Students | 7,285 |
| 6,782 | Undergraduate | 5,380 |
| 3,939 | Graduate | 1,905 |
| 1,221 | Online Enrollment | 881 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 72% | Graduation Rate | 51% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 31% | |
| 85% | Retention Rate | 76% |
| $61,800 | Average Earning after Graduation | $54,400 |
| 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: 3,529) $11,730 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 991) $10,199 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 | 13 to 1 |
| 333 Full-time 586 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 150 Full-time 335 Part-time |
| 916 Full-time 667 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 536 Full-time 361 Part-time |
| $87,860 for Faculties $67,602 Part-time | Average Salary | $85,150 for Faculties $74,570 Part-time |