| SHU vs. Quinnipiac |
| Rankings* | #122 in National Universities #6 in Connecticut Colleges | |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Doctoral/Research University | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Doctoral/Research University |
| 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 | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$50,404 | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$55,480 |
| expensive$34,394 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$19,140 |
| Less$20,498 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$29,509 |
| Admission | ||
| - | Test Scores | 1,230 SAT 28 ACT |
| Tighter65.36% | Acceptance Rate | Easier72.15% |
| Favorable17.48% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower11.09% |
| 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 Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger11,022 | Total Enrollment | Smaller9,424 |
| Larger7,204 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller6,557 |
| Larger3,818 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller2,867 |
| Larger1,311 | Online Student Population | Smaller984 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower73% | Graduate Rate | Higher76% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 18% |
| Lower83% | Retention Rate | Higher89% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,529) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,348) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,790) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty15 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty12 to 1 |
| 1,074 | Number of faculty | 1,121 |
| Lower$99,855 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$104,584 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.