Sacred Heart University vs Charter Oak State

Sacred Heart University and Charter Oak State College, two distinct institutions of higher learning in Connecticut, offer unique educational experiences tailored to diverse student aspirations. Sacred Heart, a private Catholic university, boasts a picturesque campus in Fairfield, while Charter Oak, a public online college, provides the flexibility of remote learning. With acceptance rates of 80% and 100%, respectively, these institutions cater to students with varying academic backgrounds. Sacred Heart's traditional undergraduate programs shine in fields like business, health professions, and psychology, while Charter Oak's online offerings excel in business, liberal arts, and public safety administration. Explore the detailed comparison table below to delve into further distinctions, including student body demographics, graduation rates, and cost breakdowns, to help you make an informed decision that aligns with your academic goals and preferences.

	Charter Oak State College	Sacred Heart University
Overview
Location	New Britain, Connecticut	Fairfield, Connecticut
Campus setting	Suburb: Large	Suburb: Large
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Public	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	67.0%	86.0%
Common app member	No	Yes
Religious affiliation		Catholic

Admission
Acceptance rate	Open Admission	66.1%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $50 Graduate: $50	Undergraduate: $50 Graduate: $75
SAT range	N/A	N/A
ACT range	N/A	N/A
Students submitting SAT score
Students submitting ACT score
Total number of applicants		12,663
Total number of admissions given out		8,373
Admitted students who chose to enroll		1,842
Yield rate		22.0%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)		N/A
High school GPA	N/A	Required
Recommendation letters	N/A	Required
High school transcript	N/A	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	N/A	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	In state: $18,386 Out of state: $20,786	$60,042
Average net price	$9,697	$43,907
Tuition	In state: $7,656 Out of state: $10,056	$44,960
Room & board		Room/dormitory: $11,500 Meal plan: $5,454
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	50.0% Average amount $5,731	99.0% Average amount $19,690
Students receiving federal student loan	83.0% Average amount $6,148	63.0% Average amount $5,366
Students taking out private loans	0.0% Average amount $0	16.0% Average amount $28,281

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	1,526 Men 24.6% Women 75.4%	6,761 Men 32.6% Women 67.4%
Graduate students	92 Men 23.9% Women 76.1%	3,024 Men 25.8% Women 74.2%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Moderate	Low
Out-of-state students	33.3%	78.1%
International students	0.5%	3.4%
Campus local/setting	Suburb: Large	Suburb: Large
Dormitory capacity	N/A	3,434
First year students are required to live on campus?	N/A	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	Connecticut North Carolina New Jersey California Michigan	New York Connecticut New Jersey Mississippi Rhode Island

Academics
Popular study areas	Liberal Arts Business Education Health Professions Law Enforcement and Firefighting	Health Professions Education Business Public Administration and Social Service Communication and Journalism
Students to faculty ratio	13:1	14:1
Institutional accreditation	New England Commission on Higher Education	New England Commission on Higher Education

Outcome
Graduation rate	N/A	73.5%
Dropout rate	N/A	26.0%
Transferred out	N/A	N/A
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Health and Medical Administrative Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $52,192 Year 2: $55,036 Year 3: $60,445 Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $70,038 Year 2: $47,260 Year 3: $50,828 Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $41,197 Year 2: $42,775 Year 3: $44,086 Psychology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $34,918 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $57,913 Year 2: $61,516 Year 3: N/A	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $94,278 Year 2: $92,829 Year 3: $100,493 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $73,676 Year 2: $73,949 Year 3: $93,313 Accounting and Related Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $68,919 Year 2: $66,653 Year 3: $82,778 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $78,350 Year 2: $74,929 Year 3: $78,642 Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (First Professional Degrees) Year 1: $71,605 Year 2: $74,652 Year 3: $77,798 Educational Administration and Supervision (Graduate/Professional Certificates) Year 1: $79,954 Year 2: $69,338 Year 3: $77,726 Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $69,263 Year 2: $71,202 Year 3: $73,047 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $67,979 Year 2: $66,989 Year 3: $67,313 Communication Disorders Sciences and Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $54,445 Year 2: $58,221 Year 3: $66,212 Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $53,788 Year 2: $56,641 Year 3: $65,392

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