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Overview |
Fresno Pacific University | USJ | ||
| Location | Fresno, CA | West Hartford, CT | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,921 | 1,939 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #494 | #372 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Mennonite Brethren Church | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fresno.edu | usj.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fresno Pacific University | USJ | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,960 | $45,608 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,960 | $45,608 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,148 | $13,590 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,668 | $27,558 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,472 | $29,098 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
Fresno Pacific University | USJ | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,516 | 1,778 | ||
| Admitted | 872 | 1,416 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.5% | 79.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.7% | 12.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1240 | 960/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Fresno Pacific University | USJ | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fresno Pacific University | USJ | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,600 | $51,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $279 |
Diversity |
Fresno Pacific University | USJ | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 35% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 35% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 43% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 6% |
Students |
Fresno Pacific University | USJ | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Fresno Pacific University | USJ | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fresno Pacific University is larger than than USJ based on total student enrollment (2,921 students vs. 1,939 students)
Fresno Pacific University vs. USJ Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fresno Pacific University or USJ?
- University of Saint Joseph is 30.5% more expensive to attend than Fresno Pacific University for in-state tuition ($45,608.00 vs. $34,960.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.5% higher at USJ than Fresno Pacific University ($45,608.00 vs. $34,960.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fresno Pacific University than USJ ($15,668 vs. $27,558)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fresno Pacific University are 33.9% lower than costs at University of Saint Joseph ($10,148 vs. $13,590)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fresno Pacific University than University of Saint Joseph (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Saint Joseph students is 5.9% larger than aid received Fresno Pacific University ($29,098 vs. $27,472)
Fresno Pacific University vs. USJ Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fresno Pacific University or USJ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USJ or Fresno Pacific University .
- The average SAT score at Fresno Pacific University (988) is 56 points higher than at USJ (932)
- Incoming Fresno Pacific University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at USJ (19)
- Accepted freshman Fresno Pacific University students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at USJ (3.46)
- USJ has a higher acceptance rate (79.6%) than Fresno Pacific University (57.5%)
Fresno Pacific University vs. USJ Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fresno Pacific University or USJ? 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 USJ and Fresno Pacific University.
- The graduation rate at USJ is higher than Fresno Pacific University (56% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from University of Saint Joseph earn on average $7,600 more per year than Fresno Pacific University graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $43,600)
- Fresno Pacific University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than USJ graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Fresno Pacific University graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than USJ graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More USJ graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fresno Pacific University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/