- Western Connecticut State University (WCSU) 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 WCSU ($16,095).
- SHU has tighter acceptance rate of 60.28% than WCSU (70.83%).
- SHU is larger with 10,721 students than WCSU (4,417 students).
| Western Connecticut State University View More Rivals | Sacred Heart University View More Rivals | |
| #11 in Connecticut | Rankings | #8 in Connecticut |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Danbury, CT | Location | Fairfield, CT |
WCSU| Known as | SHU | |
| Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) | 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 (medium programs) | Carnegie Classification | Doctoral/Research University |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $12,763 Connecticut residents $16,095 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $48,460 |
| $14,319 Connecticut residents $18,469 out-of-state | Graduate | $34,060 |
| $6,277 | Financial Aid | $20,192 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 undergraduate $50 graduate | Application Fee | $50 undergraduate $75 graduate |
| 70.83% | Acceptance Rate | 60.28% |
| 20.59% | Yield | 23.03% |
| 1,120 SAT, 25 ACT | Test Scores | |
| Student Population | ||
| 4,417 | Total Students | 10,721 |
| 3,799 | Undergraduate | 6,782 |
| 618 | Graduate | 3,939 |
| 397 | Online Enrollment | 1,221 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 51% | Graduation Rate | 72% |
| 29% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 74% | Retention Rate | 85% |
| $50,400 | Average Earning after Graduation | $61,800 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,590) $8,420 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 |
| 213 Full-time 377 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 333 Full-time 586 Part-time |
| 561 Full-time 418 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 916 Full-time 667 Part-time |
| $88,849 for Faculties $78,528 Part-time | Average Salary | $87,860 for Faculties $67,602 Part-time |