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St. Bona Le Moyne College UB Drexel SUNY at Geneseo Saint Joseph's University Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences MCPHS Niagara University Roberts Wesleyan College SUNY Brockport Rutgers| Saint John Fisher College | University of the Sciences | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Fisher | USciences | ||
| Location | Rochester, NY | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,621 | 2,420 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #205 | #1037 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sjfc.edu | usciences.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fisher | USciences | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,748 | $25,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,748 | $25,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,666 | $17,594 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,312 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,155 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
Fisher | USciences | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,200 | - | ||
| Admitted | 3,068 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73% | |||
| Enrolled % | 21% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1090/1260 | 1090/1340 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Fisher | USciences | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fisher | USciences | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,800 | $91,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,900 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $247 | $279 |
Diversity |
Fisher | USciences | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 8% |
Students |
Fisher | USciences | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Fisher | USciences | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Saint John Fisher College is larger than than USciences based on total student enrollment (3,621 students vs. 2,420 students)
Fisher vs. USciences Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fisher or USciences?
- Saint John Fisher College is 42.4% more expensive to attend than USciences for in-state tuition ($36,748.00 vs. $25,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.4% higher at Fisher than University of the Sciences ($36,748.00 vs. $25,800.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint John Fisher College are 28.7% lower than costs at University of the Sciences ($13,666 vs. $17,594)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint John Fisher College than University of the Sciences (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint John Fisher College students is ?% larger than aid received University of the Sciences ($22,155 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Fisher or USciences? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USciences or Fisher .
- The average SAT score at University of the Sciences (1145) is 58 points higher than at Fisher (1087)
- Incoming USciences students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Fisher (24)
- Accepted freshman USciences students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Fisher (3.53)
Fisher vs. USciences Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fisher or USciences? 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 USciences and Fisher.
- The graduation rate at Fisher is higher than University of the Sciences (73% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from University of the Sciences earn on average $40,300 more per year than Fisher graduates after ten years. ($91,100 vs. $50,800)
- Saint John Fisher College students graduate with a $3,100 lower median federal student loan debt than USciences graduates. ($23,900 vs. $27,000)
- Fisher graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than USciences graduates. ($247 vs. $279)
- More USciences graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fisher students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/