- Both Sacred Heart University (SHU) and Saint Francis University are private.
- SHU is located in Fairfield, CT and Saint Francis University is located in Loretto, PA.
- SHU has more expensive tuition of $48,460 than Saint Francis University ($41,720).
- SHU has tighter acceptance rate of 60.28% than Saint Francis University (75.74%).
- SHU is larger with 10,721 students than Saint Francis University (2,857 students).
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| #8 in Connecticut | Rankings | #23 in Pennsylvania |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Fairfield, CT | Location | Loretto, 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 | 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 | $41,720 |
| $34,060 | Graduate | $21,940 |
| $20,192 | Financial Aid | $25,020 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 undergraduate $75 graduate | Application Fee | $30 |
| 60.28% | Acceptance Rate | 75.74% |
| 23.03% | Yield | 29.02% |
| Test Scores | 1,140 SAT, 23 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 10,721 | Total Students | 2,857 |
| 6,782 | Undergraduate | 2,461 |
| 3,939 | Graduate | 396 |
| 1,221 | Online Enrollment | 459 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 72% | Graduation Rate | 71% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 85% | Retention Rate | 85% |
| $61,800 | Average Earning after Graduation | $57,400 |
| 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: 1,256) $6,302 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 | 15 to 1 |
| 333 Full-time 586 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 113 Full-time 117 Part-time |
| 916 Full-time 667 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 434 Full-time 127 Part-time |
| $87,860 for Faculties $67,602 Part-time | Average Salary | $65,265 for Faculties $43,625 Part-time |