| Yale vs. SHU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#6 in National Universities #12 in World University Rankings #1 in Connecticut Colleges | Rankings* | |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Doctoral/Research University |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 2-4 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) Doctorate (Other) | Offered Degree | 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) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$67,250 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$50,404 |
| expensive$49,500 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$34,394 |
| More$60,846 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$20,498 |
| Admission | ||
| 1,540 SAT 34 ACT | Test Scores | - |
| Tighter3.87% | Acceptance Rate | Easier65.36% |
| Favorable69.78% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower17.48% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience 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 |
| Advanced placement (AP) Credits | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger15,564 | Total Enrollment | Smaller11,022 |
| Smaller6,814 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger7,204 |
| Larger8,750 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller3,818 |
| Smaller38 | Online Student Population | Larger1,311 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher96% | Graduate Rate | Lower73% |
| Higher99% | Retention Rate | Lower83% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,576) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,529) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,950) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,790) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty5 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty15 to 1 |
| 3,700 | Number of faculty | 1,074 |
| Higher$204,323 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$99,855 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.