| Connecticut vs. SHU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#4 in Connecticut Colleges | Rankings* | |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Doctoral/Research University |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's | 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 | ||
| expensive$67,242 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$50,404 |
| cheaper$13,950 | Graduate Tuition | expensive$34,394 |
| More$36,740 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$20,498 |
| Admission | ||
| 1,430 SAT 32 ACT | Test Scores | - |
| Tighter37.04% | Acceptance Rate | Easier65.36% |
| Lower15.31% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable17.48% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status | 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 | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller1,990 | Total Enrollment | Larger11,022 |
| Smaller1,990 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger7,204 |
| - | Graduate Student Population | 3,818 |
| - | Online Student Population | 1,311 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher82% | Graduate Rate | Lower73% |
| 17% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Higher90% | Retention Rate | Lower83% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Study Abroad | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,890) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,529) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,300) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,790) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty9 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty15 to 1 |
| 285 | Number of faculty | 1,074 |
| Lower$70,040 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$99,855 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.