- Both Sacred Heart University (SHU) and Robert Morris University are private.
- SHU is located in Fairfield, CT and Robert Morris University is located in Moon Township, PA.
- SHU has more expensive tuition of $48,460 than Robert Morris University ($34,940).
- SHU has tighter acceptance rate of 60.28% than Robert Morris University (83.32%).
- SHU is larger with 10,721 students than Robert Morris University (3,431 students).
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| #8 in Connecticut | Rankings | #249 in National Universities #56 in Pennsylvania |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Fairfield, CT | Location | Moon Township, PA |
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 | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Doctoral/Research University |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $48,460 | Undergraduate | $34,940 |
| $34,060 | Graduate | $20,247 |
| $20,192 | Financial Aid | $19,722 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 undergraduate $75 graduate | Application Fee | $30 undergraduate $35 graduate |
| 60.28% | Acceptance Rate | 83.32% |
| 23.03% | Yield | 16.49% |
| Test Scores | ||
| Student Population | ||
| 10,721 | Total Students | 3,431 |
| 6,782 | Undergraduate | 2,767 |
| 3,939 | Graduate | 664 |
| 1,221 | Online Enrollment | 580 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 72% | Graduation Rate | 64% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 21% | |
| 85% | Retention Rate | 82% |
| $61,800 | Average Earning after Graduation | $53,100 |
| 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: 1,823) $6,970 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 | 182 Full-time 211 Part-time |
| 916 Full-time 667 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 520 Full-time 213 Part-time |
| $87,860 for Faculties $67,602 Part-time | Average Salary | $116,161 for Faculties $69,132 Part-time |