University of Connecticut vs. Quinnipiac University vs. Fairfield University vs. Sacred Heart University
| Measure | University of Connecticut | Quinnipiac University | Fairfield University | Sacred Heart University |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Public | Private nonprofit | Private nonprofit | Private nonprofit |
| Location | Storrs, CT | Hamden, CT | Fairfield, CT | Fairfield, CT |
| In-state tuition and fees | $21,334 | $57,700 | $60,810 | $52,410 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $44,002 | $57,700 | $60,810 | $52,410 |
| Average cost of attendance | $40,744 | $75,254 | $80,799 | $71,445 |
| Average net price | $24,342 | $41,729 | $49,906 | $45,827 |
| Net price, family income $0 to $30,000 | $13,649 | $35,163 | $30,752 | $37,930 |
| Admission rate | 52% | 72% | 33% | 65% |
| Undergraduate enrollment | 19,835 | 6,531 | 5,373 | 7,087 |
| Completion within 150% of normal time | 84% | 79% | 85% | 77% |
| First-year retention | 92% | 89% | 91% | 83% |
| Median earnings, 1 yr after completion | $56,773 | $58,126 | $72,398 | $60,078 |
| Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry | $82,098 | $87,596 | $101,587 | $80,896 |
| Median federal debt of graduates | $20,313 | $23,250 | $25,000 | $25,000 |
| Typical monthly payment on that debt | $231 | $264 | $284 | $284 |
All schools are measured with the same College Scorecard file and cohort definitions, so values are like for like. Net price applies to first-time, full-time undergraduates receiving federal aid (in-state for public schools). Earnings cover former students who received federal aid. Verified data
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, Most Recent Institution-Level Data. Varies by measure; see measure definitions. Published October 15, 2026. Retrieved October 18, 2026. Methodology.