| 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 | ||
| 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) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$48,460 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$12,460 Connecticut Residents $25,736 Out-of-State |
| expensive$34,060 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$13,890 Connecticut Residents $26,970 Out-of-State |
| More$20,192 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$6,873 |
| Admission | ||
| - | Test Scores | 1,060 SAT 22 ACT |
| Tighter65.71% | Acceptance Rate | Easier76.71% |
| Lower20.29% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable22.42% |
| 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 | ||
| Larger10,721 | Total Enrollment | Smaller9,468 |
| Smaller6,782 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger7,665 |
| Larger3,939 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller1,803 |
| Larger1,221 | Online Student Population | Smaller356 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher72% | Graduate Rate | Lower53% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 25% |
| Higher85% | 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) |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty16 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty14 to 1 |
| 919 | Number of faculties | 900 |
| Lower$92,471 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$93,427 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.