- Both Sacred Heart University (SHU) and Long Island University are private.
- SHU is located in Fairfield, CT and Long Island University is located in Brookville, NY.
- 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).
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| #8 in Connecticut | Rankings | #36 in New York |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Fairfield, CT | Location | Brookville, NY |
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 | 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) Doctorate (Other) |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $48,460 | Undergraduate | $41,642 |
| $34,060 | Graduate | $25,504 |
| $20,192 | Financial Aid | $23,152 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 undergraduate $75 graduate | Application Fee | $50 undergraduate $50 graduate |
| 60.28% | Acceptance Rate | 82.69% |
| 23.03% | Yield | 12.07% |
| Test Scores | 1,216 SAT, 26 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 10,721 | Total Students | 15,737 |
| 6,782 | Undergraduate | 11,319 |
| 3,939 | Graduate | 4,418 |
| 1,221 | Online Enrollment | 280 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 72% | Graduation Rate | 47% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 36% | |
| 85% | Retention Rate | 78% |
| $61,800 | Average Earning after Graduation | $58,400 |
| 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 Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,529) $11,730 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,520) $11,000 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 | 438 Full-time 595 Part-time |
| 916 Full-time 667 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 971 Full-time 666 Part-time |
| $87,860 for Faculties $67,602 Part-time | Average Salary | $111,436 for Faculties $86,395 Part-time |