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Overview |
Rutgers University-Camden | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Location | Camden, NJ | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,966 | 7,861 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #178 | #141 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rutgers.edu | sju.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rutgers University-Camden | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,900 | $49,410 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,600 | $49,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,923 | $15,285 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,151 | $33,777 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,670 | $29,822 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Rutgers University-Camden | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,145 | 9,708 | ||
| Admitted | 8,528 | 8,609 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.5% | 88.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.2% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/30 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1280 | 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 |
Rutgers University-Camden | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rutgers University-Camden | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,200 | $64,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,215 | $23,008 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $237 |
Diversity |
Rutgers University-Camden | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Rutgers University-Camden | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Rutgers University-Camden | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Saint Joseph's University is larger than than Rutgers University-Camden based on total student enrollment (7,861 students vs. 5,966 students)
Rutgers University-Camden vs. Saint Joseph's University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rutgers University-Camden or Saint Joseph's University?
- Saint Joseph's University is 283% more expensive to attend than Rutgers University-Camden for in-state tuition ($49,410.00 vs. $12,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61.5% higher at Saint Joseph's University than Rutgers University Camden ($49,410.00 vs. $30,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rutgers University Camden than Saint Joseph's University ($14,151 vs. $33,777)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rutgers University Camden are 18.3% lower than costs at Saint Joseph's University ($12,923 vs. $15,285)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Joseph's University than Rutgers University Camden (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Joseph's University students is 90.3% larger than aid received Rutgers University Camden ($29,822 vs. $15,670)
Rutgers University-Camden vs. Saint Joseph's University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rutgers University-Camden 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 Rutgers University-Camden .
- Accepted freshman Saint Joseph's University students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Rutgers University-Camden (3.23)
- Saint Joseph's University has a higher acceptance rate (88.7%) than Rutgers University-Camden (76.5%)
Rutgers University-Camden vs. Saint Joseph's University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rutgers University-Camden 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 Rutgers University-Camden.
- The graduation rate at Saint Joseph's University is higher than Rutgers University Camden (76% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Rutgers University Camden earn on average $2,200 more per year than Saint Joseph's University graduates after ten years. ($66,200 vs. $64,000)
- Rutgers University Camden students graduate with a $793 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Joseph's University graduates. ($22,215 vs. $23,008)
- Rutgers University-Camden graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Joseph's University graduates. ($229 vs. $237)
- More Saint Joseph's University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rutgers University-Camden students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/