| CCSU vs. SHU |
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|---|---|---|
#7 in Federal Region I Universities #8 in Connecticut Colleges | Rankings* | |
| Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Doctoral/Research University |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 12-Week Certificate 1-Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$13,050 Connecticut Residents $16,550 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$50,404 |
| cheaper$14,562 Connecticut Residents $18,920 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$34,394 |
| Less$7,224 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$20,498 |
| Admission | ||
| 1,080 SAT- | Test Scores | - |
| Easier73.33% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter65.36% |
| Favorable20.63% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower17.48% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller9,997 | Total Enrollment | Larger11,022 |
| Larger8,170 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller7,204 |
| Smaller1,827 | Graduate Student Population | Larger3,818 |
| Smaller379 | Online Student Population | Larger1,311 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower48% | Graduate Rate | Higher73% |
| 27% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Lower77% | Retention Rate | Higher83% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,512) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,529) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,350) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,790) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty14 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty15 to 1 |
| 867 | Number of faculty | 1,074 |
| Lower$98,144 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$99,855 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.