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Sacred Heart UniversityFairfield, CT
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Mount St. Mary's UniversityEmmitsburg, MD
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Rankings*
#54 in Federal Region III Universities
Private (not-for-profit), four-years
Doctoral/Research University
School TypePrivate (not-for-profit), four-years
Master's College and University (medium 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 DegreeBachelor's
Post-BS Certificate
Master's
Post-MS Certificate
2024 Tuition & Fees
expensive$48,460Undergraduate Tuitioncheaper$47,240
expensive$34,060Graduate Tuitioncheaper$14,094
Less$20,192Average Financial Aid AmountMore$31,752
Admission
-Test Scores1,150 SAT
21 ACT
Tighter65.71%Acceptance RateEasier79.57%
Favorable20.29%Yield
(Enrollment Rate)
Lower13.27%
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 Record
Completion of College Preparatory Program
Recommendations
Admission Test Scores
English Proficiency Test
Work experience
Personal statement or essay
Legacy status
Dual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Credits for Life Experiences
Credit for Military Training
Accepted CreditsDual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Credits for Life Experiences
Credit for Military Training
Enrollment
Larger10,721Total EnrollmentSmaller2,456
Larger6,782Undergraduate Student PopulationSmaller1,896
Larger3,939Graduate Student PopulationSmaller560
Larger1,221Online Student PopulationSmaller203
Completion & Outcomes
Higher72%Graduate RateLower64%
-Transfer-out Rate29%
Higher85%Retention RateLower68%
Special Learning Opportunity
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening/Weekend College
Teacher Certificate
Special learning OpportunityROTC
Study Abroad
Evening/Weekend College
Teacher Certificate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,529)Campus Housing✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,460)
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,790)Board/Meal Plan✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,030)
Faculties
More Students per Faculty16 to 1Student to Faculty RatioLess Students per Faculty13 to 1
919Number of faculties249
Higher$92,471Average Faculty SalaryLower$73,225
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.