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St. Bona JMU Le Moyne College UB University of Lynchburg Roanoke College SUNY at Geneseo Niagara University Roberts Wesleyan College VCU Marymount University Longwood University| Saint John Fisher College | Shenandoah University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Fisher | SU | ||
| Location | Rochester, NY | Winchester, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,621 | 4,260 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #205 | #537 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sjfc.edu | su.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fisher | SU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,748 | $33,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,748 | $33,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,666 | $11,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,312 | $26,143 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,155 | $23,467 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Fisher | SU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,200 | 2,296 | ||
| Admitted | 3,068 | 1,845 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73% | 80.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 25.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1260 | 1010/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Fisher | SU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fisher | SU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,800 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,900 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $247 | $258 |
Diversity |
Fisher | SU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 13% |
Students |
Fisher | SU | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Fisher | SU | ||
| 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
- Shenandoah University is larger than than Fisher based on total student enrollment (4,260 students vs. 3,621 students)
Fisher vs. SU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fisher or SU?
- Saint John Fisher College is 8.8% more expensive to attend than SU for in-state tuition ($36,748.00 vs. $33,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.8% higher at Fisher than Shenandoah University ($36,748.00 vs. $33,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shenandoah University than Fisher ($26,143 vs. $28,312)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shenandoah University are 21.7% lower than costs at Saint John Fisher College ($11,230 vs. $13,666)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Saint John Fisher College as Shenandoah University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Shenandoah University students is 5.9% larger than aid received Saint John Fisher College ($23,467 vs. $22,155)
Fisher vs. SU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fisher or SU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SU or Fisher .
- The average SAT score at Saint John Fisher College (1087) is 82 points higher than at SU (1005)
- Incoming Fisher students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at SU (22)
- Accepted freshman SU students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Fisher (3.53)
- SU has a higher acceptance rate (80.4%) than Fisher (73%)
Fisher vs. SU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fisher or SU? 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 SU and Fisher.
- The graduation rate at Fisher is higher than Shenandoah University (73% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Saint John Fisher College earn on average $2,500 more per year than SU graduates after ten years. ($50,800 vs. $48,300)
- Saint John Fisher College students graduate with a $1,100 lower median federal student loan debt than SU graduates. ($23,900 vs. $25,000)
- Fisher graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than SU graduates. ($247 vs. $258)
- More Fisher graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SU students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/