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Fairfield, CT · New Haven, CT
| Sacred Heart University | Yale University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $46,174/yr | $23,777/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $38,691/yr | $17,633/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $25,000 | $12,975 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $40,517/yr | $15,626/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $41,647/yr | $17,943/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $46,348/yr | $12,558/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $48,217/yr | $45,951/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $265/mo | $138/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $19,140/yr | $19,900/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $14,300/yr | No data reported |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,200/yr | $1,000/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $2,650/yr | $3,800/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $69,289/yr | $88,300/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $50,404/yr | $67,250/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $50,404/yr | $67,250/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 16% | 20% |
| Students taking federal loans | 57% | 5.4% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 65% | 3.9% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | No data reported | 1470–1570 |
| SAT average | No data reported | 1534 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | No data reported | 33–35 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | No data reported | English 34–36 · Math 31–35 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 14,284 | 51,803 |
| Students accepted | 9,667 | 2,332 |
| Students who enrolled | 1,905 | 1,641 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 20% | 70% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | No data reported | 56% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | No data reported | 26% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Optional (considered if sent) |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Required | Required |
| Recommendation letters | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Demonstrated competencies | Optional (considered if sent) | 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 | Optional (considered if sent) |
| SAT/ACT policy | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 73% | 96% |
| Freshmen who come back | 83% | 99% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $75,059/yr | $100,533/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $52,706–$106,588 | $66,022–$193,688 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 72% | 98% |
| White students graduating | 76% | 97% |
| Black students graduating | 47% | 93% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 64% | 93% |
| Asian students graduating | 76% | 97% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $63,925/yr | $81,765/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 85% | 88% |
| Graduate on time | 68% | 58% |
| Pell students who graduate | 63% | 96% |
| First-gen students who finish | 60% | 91% |
| Low-income students who finish | 48% | No data reported |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $71,006/yr | $94,821/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Health Professions 28% · Business, Management & Marketing 28% · Biological & Biomedical Sciences 11% | Social Sciences 23% · Biological & Biomedical Sciences 11% · Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies 11% |
| Most popular program | Health Professions — 28% of degrees | Social Sciences — 23% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 28% of degrees | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 11% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 11% of degrees | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies — 11% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Psychology — 9% of degrees | Computer & Information Sciences — 9% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Communication & Journalism — 6% of degrees | Mathematics & Statistics — 8% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $142,730/yr | Business Administration, Management and Operations — $192,686/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 13% | 36% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 7,087 | 6,758 |
| Students per professor | 15 : 1 | 5 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 3,818 | 8,750 |
| Average professor pay | $11,014/mo | $22,590/mo |
| Full-time professors | 33% | 75% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | New England Commission on Higher Education | New England Commission on Higher Education |
| Median family income | $106,612 | $44,004 |
| Setting | Suburb (large) | City (midsize) |
| Location | Fairfield, CT | New Haven, CT |
| Region | New England | New England |
| Founded | 1963 | 1701 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral/Professional Universities | Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 1.1% | 11% |
| Men | 36% | 49% |
| Women | 64% | 51% |
| White students | 75% | 31% |
| Black students | 3.3% | 9.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 14% | 17% |
| Asian students | 1.7% | 22% |
| Two or more races | 2.6% | 7.1% |
| Other / not reported | 2% | 2.7% |
| Special type | Religiously affiliated | None |
| First-generation students | 23% | 25% |
| Part-time students | 4.6% | 0.1% |
| Students age 25+ | 3.8% | 1% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $9,979/yr | $80,541/yr |
| Endowment | $316.0M | $41.4B |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 3,619 | 5,576 |
| Required to live on campus | No | Yes — for first-year students |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $12,320/yr | $10,900/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $6,130/yr | $8,280/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | Varies by week | Varies by week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Religious affiliation | Roman Catholic | No data reported |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | Yes | Yes |
| ROTC | Yes — Air Force | Yes — Navy, Air Force |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | No |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | No |
| Weekend & evening classes | Yes | No |
| Teacher certification | Yes | No |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | Yes |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | Yes | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | No |
| 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-FCS | NCAA Division I-FCS |
| Football team | Yes | Yes |
| Varsity teams | 29 | 31 |
| Student athletes | 1,117 | 936 |
| Athletic scholarships | $15.7M | $0 |
| Athletics budget | $43.9M | $78.0M |
| Athletics revenue | $43.9M | $79.5M |
| Recruiting spend | $356,798 | $1.4M |
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.