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Sacred Heart UniversityFairfield, CT
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Saint Francis UniversityLoretto, PA
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Rankings*
#14 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 (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 DegreeAssociate
Bachelor's
Post-BS Certificate
Master's
Post-MS Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
2024 Tuition & Fees
expensive$48,460Undergraduate Tuitioncheaper$41,720
expensive$34,060Graduate Tuitioncheaper$21,940
Less$20,192Average Financial Aid AmountMore$25,020
Admission
-Test Scores1,140 SAT
23 ACT
Tighter65.71%Acceptance RateEasier73.05%
Lower20.29%Yield
(Enrollment Rate)
Favorable21.16%
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
Recommendations
Formal Demonstration of Competencies
Admission Test Scores
English Proficiency Test
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
Credit for Military Training
Enrollment
Larger10,721Total EnrollmentSmaller2,857
Larger6,782Undergraduate Student PopulationSmaller2,461
Larger3,939Graduate Student PopulationSmaller396
Larger1,221Online Student PopulationSmaller459
Completion & Outcomes
Higher72%Graduate RateLower71%
85%Retention Rate85%
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: 1,256)
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,790)Board/Meal Plan✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,150)
Faculties
More Students per Faculty16 to 1Student to Faculty RatioLess Students per Faculty15 to 1
919Number of faculties230
Higher$92,471Average Faculty SalaryLower$66,727
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.