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Overview |
Penn State | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Location | University Park, PA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 50,028 | 7,861 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #167 | #141 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | psu.edu | sju.edu | ||
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Costs |
Penn State | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,368 | $49,410 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,946 | $49,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,744 | $15,285 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,747 | $33,777 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,066 | $29,822 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 44% | 100% |
Admission |
Penn State | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 85,784 | 9,708 | ||
| Admitted | 47,360 | 8,609 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 55.2% | 88.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.5% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1390 | 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, 2025 |
Academics |
Penn State | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Penn State | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $64,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,818 | $23,008 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $237 |
Diversity |
Penn State | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Penn State | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Penn State | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Penn State Main Campus is larger than than Saint Joseph's University based on total student enrollment (50,028 students vs. 7,861 students)
Penn State vs. Saint Joseph's University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Penn State or Saint Joseph's University?
- Saint Joseph's University is 169% more expensive to attend than Penn State for in-state tuition ($49,410.00 vs. $18,368.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.5% higher at Saint Joseph's University than Penn State Main Campus ($49,410.00 vs. $35,946.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Main Campus than Saint Joseph's University ($26,747 vs. $33,777)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Main Campus are 19.9% lower than costs at Saint Joseph's University ($12,744 vs. $15,285)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Joseph's University than Penn State Main Campus (100% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Joseph's University students is 196.3% larger than aid received Penn State Main Campus ($29,822 vs. $10,066)
Penn State vs. Saint Joseph's University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Penn 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 Penn State .
- Saint Joseph's University has a higher acceptance rate (88.7%) than Penn State (55.2%)
Penn State vs. Saint Joseph's University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Penn 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 Penn State.
- The graduation rate at Penn State is higher than Saint Joseph's University (87% vs. 76%)
- Graduates from Saint Joseph's University earn on average $8,700 more per year than Penn State graduates after ten years. ($64,000 vs. $55,300)
- Saint Joseph's University students graduate with a $3,810 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State graduates. ($23,008 vs. $26,818)
- Saint Joseph's University graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State graduates. ($237 vs. $277)
- More Saint Joseph's University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/