- Both Sacred Heart University (SHU) and Wagner College are private.
- SHU is located in Fairfield, CT and Wagner College is located in Staten Island, NY.
- Wagner College has more expensive tuition of $52,000 than SHU ($48,460).
- SHU has tighter acceptance rate of 60.28% than Wagner College (69.69%).
- SHU is larger with 10,721 students than Wagner College (1,949 students).
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| #8 in Connecticut | Rankings | #49 in New York |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Fairfield, CT | Location | Staten Island, 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 | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (medium programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $48,460 | Undergraduate | $52,000 |
| $34,060 | Graduate | $24,060 |
| $20,192 | Financial Aid | $30,733 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 undergraduate $75 graduate | Application Fee | $60 undergraduate $60 graduate |
| 60.28% | Acceptance Rate | 69.69% |
| 23.03% | Yield | 21.92% |
| Test Scores | 1,180 SAT, 27 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 10,721 | Total Students | 1,949 |
| 6,782 | Undergraduate | 1,653 |
| 3,939 | Graduate | 296 |
| 1,221 | Online Enrollment | |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 72% | Graduation Rate | 61% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 37% | |
| 85% | Retention Rate | 82% |
| $61,800 | Average Earning after Graduation | $64,700 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Not Offered |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,529) $11,730 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,502) $9,034 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 | 14 to 1 |
| 333 Full-time 586 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 133 Full-time 213 Part-time |
| 916 Full-time 667 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 411 Full-time 333 Part-time |
| $87,860 for Faculties $67,602 Part-time | Average Salary | $71,211 for Faculties $68,015 Part-time |