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Mercer Georgia Samford University Ogelthorpe Sewanee Furman Penn State Emory KSU Belmont Elon Covenant College| University of Saint Joseph | Berry College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
USJ | Berry College | ||
| Location | West Hartford, CT | Mount Berry, GA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,992 | 2,360 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #290 | #381 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usj.edu | berry.edu | ||
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Costs |
USJ | Berry College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,050 | $39,150 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,050 | $39,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,240 | $13,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,860 | $25,359 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,311 | $29,670 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
USJ | Berry College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,654 | 5,643 | ||
| Admitted | 1,238 | 3,742 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.8% | 66.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1275 | 1110/1290 | ||
| 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 | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
USJ | Berry College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USJ | Berry College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,200 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $237 |
Diversity |
USJ | Berry College | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 77% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
USJ | Berry College | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 23% | ||
Campus |
USJ | Berry College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Berry College is larger than than USJ based on total student enrollment (2,360 students vs. 1,992 students)
USJ vs. Berry College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USJ or Berry College?
- University of Saint Joseph is 7.4% more expensive to attend than Berry College for in-state tuition ($42,050.00 vs. $39,150.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.4% higher at USJ than Berry College ($42,050.00 vs. $39,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Berry College than USJ ($25,359 vs. $25,860)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Saint Joseph are 4.9% lower than costs at Berry College ($13,240 vs. $13,890)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Saint Joseph as Berry College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Berry College students is 4.8% larger than aid received University of Saint Joseph ($29,670 vs. $28,311)
USJ vs. Berry College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USJ or Berry College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Berry College or USJ .
- The average SAT score at Berry College (1179) is 247 points higher than at USJ (932)
- Incoming Berry College students have a 8 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at USJ (19)
- Accepted freshman Berry College students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at USJ (3.46)
- USJ has a higher acceptance rate (74.8%) than Berry College (66.3%)
USJ vs. Berry College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USJ or Berry College? 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 Berry College and USJ.
- The graduation rate at Berry College is higher than University of Saint Joseph (57% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from University of Saint Joseph earn on average $9,500 more per year than Berry College graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $41,700)
- Berry College students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than USJ graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- Berry College graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than USJ graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More Berry College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USJ students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/