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Overview |
NC State | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 36,700 | 7,861 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #123 | #141 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ncsu.edu | sju.edu | ||
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Costs |
NC State | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,535 | $49,410 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,276 | $49,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,748 | $15,285 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,852 | $33,777 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,181 | $29,822 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 71% | 100% |
Admission |
NC State | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 35,568 | 9,708 | ||
| Admitted | 16,779 | 8,609 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.2% | 88.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.5% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1280/1460 | 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 |
NC State | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NC State | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,200 | $64,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,782 | $23,008 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $214 | $237 |
Diversity |
NC State | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
NC State | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 48% | ||
Campus |
NC State | 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
- North Carolina State University at Raleigh is larger than than Saint Joseph's University based on total student enrollment (36,700 students vs. 7,861 students)
NC State vs. Saint Joseph's University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NC State or Saint Joseph's University?
- Saint Joseph's University is 656.1% more expensive to attend than NC State for in-state tuition ($49,410.00 vs. $6,535.00)
- Out of state tuition is 74.7% higher at Saint Joseph's University than North Carolina State University at Raleigh ($49,410.00 vs. $28,276.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina State University at Raleigh than Saint Joseph's University ($14,852 vs. $33,777)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina State University at Raleigh are 19.9% lower than costs at Saint Joseph's University ($12,748 vs. $15,285)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Joseph's University than North Carolina State University at Raleigh (100% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Joseph's University students is 224.8% larger than aid received North Carolina State University at Raleigh ($29,822 vs. $9,181)
NC State vs. Saint Joseph's University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NC State 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 NC State .
- Accepted freshman NC State students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at Saint Joseph's University (3.65)
- Saint Joseph's University has a higher acceptance rate (88.7%) than NC State (47.2%)
NC State vs. Saint Joseph's University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NC State 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 NC State.
- The graduation rate at Saint Joseph's University is higher than North Carolina State University at Raleigh (76% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Saint Joseph's University earn on average $6,800 more per year than NC State graduates after ten years. ($64,000 vs. $57,200)
- North Carolina State University at Raleigh students graduate with a $2,226 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Joseph's University graduates. ($20,782 vs. $23,008)
- NC State graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Joseph's University graduates. ($214 vs. $237)
- More Saint Joseph's University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NC State students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/