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NJIT TCNJ Penn State Seton Hall University Rutgers University-Camden SUNY Stony Brook Binghamton University UMass Montclair State University Rutgers University-Newark Pitt Baruch| Rutgers University New Brunswick | Saint Joseph's University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Rutgers | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Location | New Brunswick, NJ | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 50,637 | 7,861 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #112 | #141 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rutgers.edu | sju.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rutgers | 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 | $13,909 | $15,285 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,535 | $33,777 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,785 | $29,822 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 57% | 100% |
Admission |
Rutgers | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 41,654 | 9,708 | ||
| Admitted | 27,612 | 8,609 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.3% | 88.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.2% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1270/1480 | 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 | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rutgers | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 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 | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Rutgers | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Rutgers | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rutgers University New Brunswick is larger than than Saint Joseph's University based on total student enrollment (50,637 students vs. 7,861 students)
Rutgers vs. Saint Joseph's University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rutgers or Saint Joseph's University?
- Saint Joseph's University is 283% more expensive to attend than Rutgers 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 New Brunswick ($49,410.00 vs. $30,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rutgers University New Brunswick than Saint Joseph's University ($17,535 vs. $33,777)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rutgers University New Brunswick are 9.9% lower than costs at Saint Joseph's University ($13,909 vs. $15,285)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Joseph's University than Rutgers University New Brunswick (100% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Joseph's University students is 133.3% larger than aid received Rutgers University New Brunswick ($29,822 vs. $12,785)
Rutgers vs. Saint Joseph's University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rutgers 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 .
- Accepted freshman Saint Joseph's University students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Rutgers (3.3)
- Saint Joseph's University has a higher acceptance rate (88.7%) than Rutgers (66.3%)
Rutgers vs. Saint Joseph's University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rutgers 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.
- The graduation rate at Rutgers is higher than Saint Joseph's University (77% vs. 76%)
- Graduates from Rutgers University New Brunswick earn on average $2,200 more per year than Saint Joseph's University graduates after ten years. ($66,200 vs. $64,000)
- Rutgers University New Brunswick students graduate with a $793 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Joseph's University graduates. ($22,215 vs. $23,008)
- Rutgers 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 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/