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Lehman Brooklyn College Penn State Queens College UHart CCSU City Tech Monmouth University Kean Delaware Valley University Medgar Montclair State University| University of Saint Joseph | CUNY York College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
USJ | York | ||
| Location | West Hartford, CT | Jamaica, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,939 | 6,161 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #372 | #602 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usj.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
USJ | York | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,608 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,608 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,590 | $21,788 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,558 | $5,631 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,098 | $7,896 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 86% |
Admission |
USJ | York | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,778 | 14,236 | ||
| Admitted | 1,416 | 8,459 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 59.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.2% | 8.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.15 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| SAT Range | 960/1250 | 990/1210 | ||
| 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 |
USJ | York | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USJ | York | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 20% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,200 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $8,800 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $90 |
Diversity |
USJ | York | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 6% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 39% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 24% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
USJ | York | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 0% | ||
Campus |
USJ | York | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY York College is larger than than USJ based on total student enrollment (6,161 students vs. 1,939 students)
USJ vs. York Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USJ or York?
- University of Saint Joseph is 558.1% more expensive to attend than York for in-state tuition ($45,608.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 206.5% higher at USJ than CUNY York College ($45,608.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY York College than USJ ($5,631 vs. $27,558)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Saint Joseph are 60.3% lower than costs at CUNY York College ($13,590 vs. $21,788)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Saint Joseph than CUNY York College (98% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Saint Joseph students is 268.5% larger than aid received CUNY York College ($29,098 vs. $7,896)
USJ vs. York Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USJ or York? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between York or USJ .
- The average SAT score at University of Saint Joseph (932) is 47 points higher than at York (885)
- Accepted freshman USJ students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at York (3.15)
- USJ has a higher acceptance rate (79.6%) than York (59.4%)
USJ vs. York Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USJ or York? 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 York and USJ.
- The graduation rate at USJ is higher than CUNY York College (56% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from University of Saint Joseph earn on average $8,000 more per year than York graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $43,200)
- CUNY York College students graduate with a $18,200 lower median federal student loan debt than USJ graduates. ($8,800 vs. $27,000)
- York graduates are paying $189 less per month on federal student loans than USJ graduates. ($90 vs. $279)
- More USJ graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former York students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/