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GCU vs. SHU

The following statements compare Grand Canyon University and Sacred Heart University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Both schools are private.
  • SHU's tuition ($50,404) is more expensive than GCU ($18,508).
  • SHU's acceptance rate (65.36%) is lower than GCU (78.91%).
  • GCU has higher yield (18.08%) than SHU (17.48%).
  • Both schools have same SAT scores of 1,055.
  • SHU's students to faculty ratio (15 to 1) is lower than GCU (20 to 1).
  • GCU (113,257 students) is larger than SHU (11,022 students) with more enrolled students.
  • SHU ($21,629) has higher amount of financial aid than GCU ($8,420).
  • SHU's graduation rate (73%) is higher than GCU (43%).
Grand Canyon University

Grand Canyon University

Private, 4 years • Phoenix, AZ #169 National Universities, #1 in Arizona more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$18,508
Financial Aid
$8,420
Test Scores
1,055 SAT
21 ACT
Admission
78.91% Acceptance Rate
18.08% Yield
Enrollment
75,936 Undergraduate
37,321 Graduate
89,777 Online Students
Graduation Rate
43% Graduation Rate
72% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
20 to 1 Students to Faculty
582 Faculties (full-time)
1,845 Staffs (full-time)
$69,024 Faculty Salary
$62,652 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
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Sacred Heart University

Sacred Heart University

Private, 4 years • Fairfield, CT #158 National Universities, #6 in Connecticut more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$50,404
Financial Aid
$21,629
Test Scores
Admission
65.36% Acceptance Rate
17.48% Yield
Enrollment
7,204 Undergraduate
3,818 Graduate
1,311 Online Students
Graduation Rate
73% Graduation Rate
83% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
15 to 1 Students to Faculty
359 Faculties (full-time)
1,058 Staffs (full-time)
$99,855 Faculty Salary
$77,822 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
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