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Hamden, CT · Fairfield, CT
| Quinnipiac University | Sacred Heart University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $40,675/yr | $46,174/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $33,649/yr | $38,691/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $26,000 | $25,000 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $35,827/yr | $40,517/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $36,507/yr | $41,647/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $39,096/yr | $46,348/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $42,891/yr | $48,217/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $276/mo | $265/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $17,260/yr | $19,140/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $16,086/yr | $14,300/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,100/yr | $1,200/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $2,660/yr | $2,650/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $72,215/yr | $69,289/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $55,480/yr | $50,404/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $55,480/yr | $50,404/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 16% | 16% |
| Students taking federal loans | 59% | 57% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 72% | 65% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 1150–1320 | No data reported |
| SAT average | 1242 | No data reported |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 25–30 | No data reported |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 23–32 · Math 24–29 | No data reported |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 21,323 | 14,284 |
| Students accepted | 16,418 | 9,667 |
| Students who enrolled | 1,797 | 1,905 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 11% | 20% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 28% | No data reported |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 3% | No data reported |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| Recommendation letters | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | Required | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Work experience | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 76% | 73% |
| Freshmen who come back | 89% | 83% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $83,759/yr | $75,059/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $57,610–$112,458 | $52,706–$106,588 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 78% | 72% |
| White students graduating | 78% | 76% |
| Black students graduating | 62% | 47% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 71% | 64% |
| Asian students graduating | 69% | 76% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $65,744/yr | $63,925/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 89% | 85% |
| Graduate on time | 71% | 68% |
| Pell students who graduate | 64% | 63% |
| First-gen students who finish | 69% | 60% |
| Low-income students who finish | 66% | 48% |
| Students who transfer out | 18% | No data reported |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $77,840/yr | $71,006/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Health Professions 35% · Business, Management & Marketing 21% · Psychology 6% | Health Professions 28% · Business, Management & Marketing 28% · Biological & Biomedical Sciences 11% |
| Most popular program | Health Professions — 35% of degrees | Health Professions — 28% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 21% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 28% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Psychology — 6% of degrees | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 11% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Communication & Journalism — 6% of degrees | Psychology — 9% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Visual & Performing Arts — 5% of degrees | Communication & Journalism — 6% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions — $142,595/yr | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $142,730/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 12% | 13% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 6,531 | 7,087 |
| Students per professor | 12 : 1 | 15 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 2,867 | 3,818 |
| Average professor pay | $11,491/mo | $11,014/mo |
| Full-time professors | 36% | 33% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | New England Commission on Higher Education | New England Commission on Higher Education |
| Median family income | $106,326 | $106,612 |
| Setting | Suburb (large) | Suburb (large) |
| Location | Hamden, CT | Fairfield, CT |
| Region | New England | New England |
| Founded | 1929 | 1963 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral/Professional Universities | Doctoral/Professional Universities |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Men | 40% | 36% |
| Women | 60% | 64% |
| White students | 74% | 75% |
| Black students | 4.1% | 3.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 12% | 14% |
| Asian students | 3.5% | 1.7% |
| Two or more races | 2.9% | 2.6% |
| Other / not reported | 1.9% | 2% |
| Special type | None | Religiously affiliated |
| First-generation students | 20% | 23% |
| Part-time students | 1.9% | 4.6% |
| Students age 25+ | 3% | 3.8% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $13,460/yr | $9,979/yr |
| Endowment | $764.5M | $316.0M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 4,697 | 3,619 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $12,390/yr | $12,320/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $4,080/yr | $6,130/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | Varies by week | Varies by week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Religious affiliation | No data reported | Roman Catholic |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | Yes |
| ROTC | Yes — Army, Air Force | Yes — Air Force |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | No | Yes |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | No | Yes |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | Yes | Yes |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | Yes | Yes |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division I without football | NCAA Division I-FCS |
| Football team | No | Yes |
| Varsity teams | 18 | 29 |
| Student athletes | 476 | 1,117 |
| Athletic scholarships | $14.7M | $15.7M |
| Athletics budget | $31.9M | $43.9M |
| Athletics revenue | $31.9M | $43.9M |
| Recruiting spend | $346,955 | $356,798 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.