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