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Overview |
Baruch | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 19,854 | 7,861 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #185 | #141 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | sju.edu | ||
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Costs |
Baruch | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $49,410 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $49,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,352 | $15,285 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,991 | $33,777 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,423 | $29,822 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Baruch | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,693 | 9,708 | ||
| Admitted | 12,727 | 8,609 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.5% | 88.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/30 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1360 | 1150/1330 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Baruch | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Baruch | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,800 | $64,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,800 | $23,008 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $111 | $237 |
Diversity |
Baruch | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 23% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Baruch | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Baruch | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY Bernard M Baruch College is larger than than Saint Joseph's University based on total student enrollment (19,854 students vs. 7,861 students)
Baruch vs. Saint Joseph's University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Baruch or Saint Joseph's University?
- Saint Joseph's University is 613% more expensive to attend than Baruch for in-state tuition ($49,410.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 232.1% higher at Saint Joseph's University than CUNY Bernard M Baruch College ($49,410.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Bernard M Baruch College than Saint Joseph's University ($4,991 vs. $33,777)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Joseph's University are 20.1% lower than costs at CUNY Bernard M Baruch College ($15,285 vs. $18,352)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Bernard M Baruch College as Saint Joseph's University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Joseph's University students is 216.5% larger than aid received CUNY Bernard M Baruch College ($29,822 vs. $9,423)
Baruch vs. Saint Joseph's University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Baruch 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 Baruch .
- Accepted freshman Baruch 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 Baruch (49.5%)
Baruch vs. Saint Joseph's University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Baruch 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 Baruch.
- The graduation rate at Saint Joseph's University is higher than CUNY Bernard M Baruch College (76% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Saint Joseph's University earn on average $2,200 more per year than Baruch graduates after ten years. ($64,000 vs. $61,800)
- CUNY Bernard M Baruch College students graduate with a $12,208 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Joseph's University graduates. ($10,800 vs. $23,008)
- Baruch graduates are paying $126 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Joseph's University graduates. ($111 vs. $237)
- More Saint Joseph's University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Baruch students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/