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Overview |
PLNU | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Location | San Diego, CA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,319 | 7,861 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #292 | #141 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pointloma.edu | sju.edu | ||
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Costs |
PLNU | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,400 | $49,410 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,400 | $49,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,800 | $15,285 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,933 | $33,777 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,422 | $29,822 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
PLNU | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,149 | 9,708 | ||
| Admitted | 2,580 | 8,609 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.9% | 88.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.7% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/30 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1350 | 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 15, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
PLNU | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PLNU | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $64,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $23,008 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $237 |
Diversity |
PLNU | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 23% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
PLNU | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 48% | ||
Campus |
PLNU | 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 PLNU based on total student enrollment (7,861 students vs. 4,319 students)
PLNU vs. Saint Joseph's University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PLNU or Saint Joseph's University?
- Saint Joseph's University is 22.3% more expensive to attend than PLNU for in-state tuition ($49,410.00 vs. $40,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.3% higher at Saint Joseph's University than Point Loma Nazarene University ($49,410.00 vs. $40,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Joseph's University than PLNU ($33,777 vs. $34,933)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Point Loma Nazarene University are 29.5% lower than costs at Saint Joseph's University ($11,800 vs. $15,285)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Point Loma Nazarene University as Saint Joseph's University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Joseph's University students is 53.5% larger than aid received Point Loma Nazarene University ($29,822 vs. $19,422)
PLNU vs. Saint Joseph's University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, PLNU 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 PLNU .
- Accepted freshman PLNU students have at the same average high school GPA (3.65) as students at Saint Joseph's University (3.65)
- Saint Joseph's University has a higher acceptance rate (88.7%) than PLNU (81.9%)
PLNU vs. Saint Joseph's University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PLNU 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 PLNU.
- The graduation rate at Saint Joseph's University is higher than Point Loma Nazarene University (76% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Saint Joseph's University earn on average $10,500 more per year than PLNU graduates after ten years. ($64,000 vs. $53,500)
- Saint Joseph's University students graduate with a $1,992 lower median federal student loan debt than PLNU graduates. ($23,008 vs. $25,000)
- Saint Joseph's University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than PLNU graduates. ($237 vs. $258)
- More PLNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Joseph's University students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/