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Saint Francis UniversityLoretto, PA
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Sacred Heart UniversityFairfield, CT
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#14 in Federal Region III Universities
Rankings*
Private (not-for-profit), four-years
Master's College and University (larger programs)
School TypePrivate (not-for-profit), four-years
Doctoral/Research University
Offered Degrees
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-BS Certificate
Master's
Post-MS Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Offered Degree1 Year Certificate
1-2 Years Certificate
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-BS Certificate
Master's
Post-MS Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
2024 Tuition & Fees
cheaper$41,720Undergraduate Tuitionexpensive$48,460
cheaper$21,940Graduate Tuitionexpensive$34,060
More$25,020Average Financial Aid AmountLess$20,192
Admission
1,140 SAT
23 ACT
Test Scores-
Easier73.05%Acceptance RateTighter65.71%
Favorable21.16%Yield
(Enrollment Rate)
Lower20.29%
High School GPA
High School Record
Recommendations
Formal Demonstration of Competencies
Admission Test Scores
English Proficiency Test
Personal statement or essay
Legacy status
Application Requirements
(Required or Considered)
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
Dual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Credit for Military Training
Accepted CreditsDual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Credits for Life Experiences
Credit for Military Training
Enrollment
Smaller2,857Total EnrollmentLarger10,721
Smaller2,461Undergraduate Student PopulationLarger6,782
Smaller396Graduate Student PopulationLarger3,939
Smaller459Online Student PopulationLarger1,221
Completion & Outcomes
Lower71%Graduate RateHigher72%
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: 1,256)Campus Housing✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,529)
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,150)Board/Meal Plan✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,790)
Faculties
Less Students per Faculty15 to 1Student to Faculty RatioMore Students per Faculty16 to 1
230Number of faculties919
Lower$66,727Average Faculty SalaryHigher$92,471
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.