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Sacred Heart University vs. Yale University

Sacred Heart University (Fairfield, CT) and Yale University (New Haven, CT) compared side by side. Sacred Heart University is a private nonprofit institution; Yale University is a private nonprofit institution. Below, the more favorable figure in each row is highlighted, using official federal data.

Sacred Heart University

Private nonprofit

Yale University

Private nonprofit

Acceptance rate65%4%
Median earnings (10 yrs)$75,059$100,533
Graduation rate73%96%
Retention rate83%99%
Average net price$46,174$23,777
In-state tuition$50,404$67,250
Median student debt$25,000$12,975
SAT average1,534
Enrollment7,0876,758

Sacred Heart University

Fairfield, CT

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Yale University

New Haven, CT

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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. "More favorable" is a simple per-metric comparison (higher earnings and graduation, lower cost and acceptance rate) and isn't an overall verdict — the right fit depends on your goals.