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Overview |
Penn State Lehigh Valley | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Location | Center Valley, PA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 888 | 7,861 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #141 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | psu.edu | sju.edu | ||
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Costs |
Penn State Lehigh Valley | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,624 | $49,410 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,318 | $49,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,984 | $15,285 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,142 | $33,777 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,886 | $29,822 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 100% |
Admission |
Penn State Lehigh Valley | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,806 | 9,708 | ||
| Admitted | 1,699 | 8,609 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.1% | 88.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.7% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/26 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1290 | 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 Lehigh Valley | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Penn State Lehigh Valley | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 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 Lehigh Valley | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Penn State Lehigh Valley | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Penn State Lehigh Valley | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Saint Joseph's University is larger than than Penn State Lehigh Valley based on total student enrollment (7,861 students vs. 888 students)
Penn State Lehigh Valley vs. Saint Joseph's University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Penn State Lehigh Valley or Saint Joseph's University?
- Saint Joseph's University is 237.9% more expensive to attend than Penn State Lehigh Valley for in-state tuition ($49,410.00 vs. $14,624.00)
- Out of state tuition is 103.2% higher at Saint Joseph's University than Penn State Lehigh Valley ($49,410.00 vs. $24,318.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Lehigh Valley than Saint Joseph's University ($18,142 vs. $33,777)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Lehigh Valley are 17.7% lower than costs at Saint Joseph's University ($12,984 vs. $15,285)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Joseph's University than Penn State Lehigh Valley (100% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Joseph's University students is 201.7% larger than aid received Penn State Lehigh Valley ($29,822 vs. $9,886)
Penn State Lehigh Valley vs. Saint Joseph's University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Penn State Lehigh Valley 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 Lehigh Valley .
- Accepted freshman Saint Joseph's University students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Penn State Lehigh Valley (3.42)
- Penn State Lehigh Valley has a higher acceptance rate (94.1%) than Saint Joseph's University (88.7%)
Penn State Lehigh Valley vs. Saint Joseph's University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Penn State Lehigh Valley 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 Lehigh Valley.
- The graduation rate at Saint Joseph's University is higher than Penn State Lehigh Valley (76% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Saint Joseph's University earn on average $8,700 more per year than Penn State Lehigh Valley 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 Lehigh Valley graduates. ($23,008 vs. $26,818)
- Saint Joseph's University graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Lehigh Valley graduates. ($237 vs. $277)
- More Saint Joseph's University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Lehigh Valley 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/