- Both Sacred Heart University (SHU) and Mount St. Mary's University are private.
- SHU is located in Fairfield, CT and Mount St. Mary's University is located in Emmitsburg, MD.
- SHU has more expensive tuition of $48,460 than Mount St. Mary's University ($47,240).
- SHU has tighter acceptance rate of 60.28% than Mount St. Mary's University (64.23%).
- SHU is larger with 10,721 students than Mount St. Mary's University (2,456 students).
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| #8 in Connecticut | Rankings | #19 in Maryland |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Fairfield, CT | Location | Emmitsburg, MD |
SHU| Known as | Mount St. Mary's University | Mount St. Mary's The Mount Mount Saint Mary's University Mount Saint Mary's |
| 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 Post-Master Certificate |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (medium programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $48,460 | Undergraduate | $47,240 |
| $34,060 | Graduate | $14,094 |
| $20,192 | Financial Aid | $31,752 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 undergraduate $75 graduate | Application Fee | |
| 60.28% | Acceptance Rate | 64.23% |
| 23.03% | Yield | 13.31% |
| Test Scores | 1,150 SAT, 21 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 10,721 | Total Students | 2,456 |
| 6,782 | Undergraduate | 1,896 |
| 3,939 | Graduate | 560 |
| 1,221 | Online Enrollment | 203 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 72% | Graduation Rate | 64% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 29% | |
| 85% | Retention Rate | 68% |
| $61,800 | Average Earning after Graduation | $56,600 |
| 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: 1,460) $7,290 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 | 128 Full-time 121 Part-time |
| 916 Full-time 667 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 451 Full-time 158 Part-time |
| $87,860 for Faculties $67,602 Part-time | Average Salary | $72,808 for Faculties $55,642 Part-time |