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Overview |
JCU | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Location | University Heights, OH | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,773 | 7,201 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #247 | #162 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jcu.edu | sju.edu | ||
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Costs |
JCU | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,300 | $51,140 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,300 | $51,140 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,160 | $15,740 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,790 | $36,392 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,359 | $29,400 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
JCU | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,238 | 8,751 | ||
| Admitted | 3,437 | 7,560 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.1% | 86.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.2% | 15.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/30 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1350 | 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 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
JCU | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JCU | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,600 | $64,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,939 | $23,008 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $237 |
Diversity |
JCU | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 22% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
JCU | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 48% | ||
Campus |
JCU | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Saint Joseph's University is larger than than JCU based on total student enrollment (7,201 students vs. 2,773 students)
JCU vs. Saint Joseph's University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JCU or Saint Joseph's University?
- Saint Joseph's University is 8.1% more expensive to attend than JCU for in-state tuition ($51,140.00 vs. $47,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.1% higher at Saint Joseph's University than John Carroll University ($51,140.00 vs. $47,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at John Carroll University than Saint Joseph's University ($30,790 vs. $36,392)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at John Carroll University are 11.2% lower than costs at Saint Joseph's University ($14,160 vs. $15,740)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at John Carroll University as Saint Joseph's University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by John Carroll University students is 10.1% larger than aid received Saint Joseph's University ($32,359 vs. $29,400)
JCU vs. Saint Joseph's University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JCU 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 JCU .
- Accepted freshman JCU students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Saint Joseph's University (3.65)
- Saint Joseph's University has a higher acceptance rate (86.4%) than JCU (81.1%)
JCU vs. Saint Joseph's University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JCU 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 JCU.
- The graduation rate at Saint Joseph's University is higher than John Carroll University (76% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Saint Joseph's University earn on average $6,400 more per year than JCU graduates after ten years. ($64,000 vs. $57,600)
- Saint Joseph's University students graduate with a $3,931 lower median federal student loan debt than JCU graduates. ($23,008 vs. $26,939)
- Saint Joseph's University graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than JCU graduates. ($237 vs. $278)
- More Saint Joseph's University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCU students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/