- Southern Connecticut State University (SCSU) is a public school while Sacred Heart University (SHU) is a private school.
- Both schools are located in Connecticut.
- SHU has more expensive tuition of $48,460 than SCSU ($26,104).
- SHU has tighter acceptance rate of 60.28% than SCSU (64.92%).
- SHU is larger with 10,721 students than SCSU (8,889 students).
Southern Connecticut State University View More Rivals | Sacred Heart University View More Rivals | |
| #18 in Connecticut | Rankings | #8 in Connecticut |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| New Haven, CT | Location | Fairfield, CT |
SCSU| Known as | SHU | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Doctoral/Research University |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $12,828 Connecticut residents $26,104 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $48,460 |
| $14,541 Connecticut residents $24,744 out-of-state | Graduate | $34,060 |
| $6,925 | Financial Aid | $20,192 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 undergraduate $50 graduate | Application Fee | $50 undergraduate $75 graduate |
| 64.92% | Acceptance Rate | 60.28% |
| 23.81% | Yield | 23.03% |
| Test Scores | ||
| Student Population | ||
| 8,889 | Total Students | 10,721 |
| 6,920 | Undergraduate | 6,782 |
| 1,969 | Graduate | 3,939 |
| 993 | Online Enrollment | 1,221 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 53% | Graduation Rate | 72% |
| 28% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 73% | Retention Rate | 85% |
| $48,100 | Average Earning after Graduation | $61,800 |
| 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: 2,314) $7,660 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,529) $11,730 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 11 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 16 to 1 |
| 422 Full-time 617 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 333 Full-time 586 Part-time |
| 986 Full-time 738 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 916 Full-time 667 Part-time |
| $86,450 for Faculties $80,919 Part-time | Average Salary | $87,860 for Faculties $67,602 Part-time |