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Overview |
AU | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,885 | 7,861 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #93 | #141 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | american.edu | sju.edu | ||
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Costs |
AU | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,070 | $49,410 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,070 | $49,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,706 | $15,285 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,369 | $33,777 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,138 | $29,822 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 100% |
Admission |
AU | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,510 | 9,708 | ||
| Admitted | 7,926 | 8,609 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40.6% | 88.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.2% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1290/1430 | 1150/1330 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
AU | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AU | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,800 | $64,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $23,008 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $237 |
Diversity |
AU | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
AU | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| % In-State | 2% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 94% | 48% | ||
Campus |
AU | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- American University is larger than than Saint Joseph's University based on total student enrollment (13,885 students vs. 7,861 students)
AU vs. Saint Joseph's University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AU or Saint Joseph's University?
- American University is 7.4% more expensive to attend than Saint Joseph's University for in-state tuition ($53,070.00 vs. $49,410.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.4% higher at AU than Saint Joseph's University ($53,070.00 vs. $49,410.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Joseph's University than AU ($33,777 vs. $41,369)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Joseph's University are 2.8% lower than costs at American University ($15,285 vs. $15,706)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Joseph's University than American University (100% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Joseph's University students is 9.9% larger than aid received American University ($29,822 vs. $27,138)
AU vs. Saint Joseph's University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AU or Saint Joseph's University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Joseph's University or AU .
- Accepted freshman AU students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Saint Joseph's University (3.65)
- Saint Joseph's University has a higher acceptance rate (88.7%) than AU (40.6%)
AU vs. Saint Joseph's University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AU or Saint Joseph's University? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Saint Joseph's University and AU.
- The graduation rate at AU is higher than Saint Joseph's University (77% vs. 76%)
- Graduates from American University earn on average $800 more per year than Saint Joseph's University graduates after ten years. ($64,800 vs. $64,000)
- Saint Joseph's University students graduate with a $1,242 lower median federal student loan debt than AU graduates. ($23,008 vs. $24,250)
- Saint Joseph's University graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than AU graduates. ($237 vs. $250)
- More AU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Joseph's University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/