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Overview |
USJ | Eastern University | ||
| Location | West Hartford, CT | Saint Davids, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,939 | 6,981 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #372 | #851 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | American Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usj.edu | eastern.edu | ||
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Costs |
USJ | Eastern University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,608 | $36,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,608 | $36,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,590 | $13,168 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,558 | $21,900 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,098 | $31,308 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 83% |
Admission |
USJ | Eastern University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,778 | 2,852 | ||
| Admitted | 1,416 | 2,670 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 93.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.2% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1250 | 1010/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
USJ | Eastern University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USJ | Eastern University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,200 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $274 |
Diversity |
USJ | Eastern University | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 39% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 5% |
Students |
USJ | Eastern University | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 34% | ||
Campus |
USJ | Eastern University | ||
| 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
- Eastern University is larger than than USJ based on total student enrollment (6,981 students vs. 1,939 students)
USJ vs. Eastern University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USJ or Eastern University?
- University of Saint Joseph is 24.1% more expensive to attend than Eastern University for in-state tuition ($45,608.00 vs. $36,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.1% higher at USJ than Eastern University ($45,608.00 vs. $36,760.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern University than USJ ($21,900 vs. $27,558)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern University are 3.2% lower than costs at University of Saint Joseph ($13,168 vs. $13,590)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Saint Joseph than Eastern University (98% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern University students is 7.6% larger than aid received University of Saint Joseph ($31,308 vs. $29,098)
USJ vs. Eastern University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USJ or Eastern University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Eastern University or USJ .
- The average SAT score at Eastern University (1026) is 94 points higher than at USJ (932)
- Incoming Eastern University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at USJ (19)
- Accepted freshman Eastern University students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at USJ (3.46)
- Eastern University has a higher acceptance rate (93.6%) than USJ (79.6%)
USJ vs. Eastern University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USJ or Eastern 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 Eastern University and USJ.
- The graduation rate at Eastern University is higher than University of Saint Joseph (67% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from University of Saint Joseph earn on average $5,300 more per year than Eastern University graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $45,900)
- Eastern University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than USJ graduates. ($26,500 vs. $27,000)
- Eastern University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than USJ graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More USJ graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/