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Simmons University Suffolk University Emerson Penn State UMass Lesley University MCPHS URI Saint Anselm College Bentley Merrimack UHart| University of Saint Joseph | Emmanuel College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
USJ | Emmanuel College | ||
| Location | West Hartford, CT | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,992 | 2,012 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #290 | #421 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usj.edu | emmanuel.edu | ||
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Costs |
USJ | Emmanuel College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,050 | $44,448 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,050 | $44,448 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,240 | $16,730 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,860 | $32,273 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,311 | $29,956 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
USJ | Emmanuel College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,654 | 5,786 | ||
| Admitted | 1,238 | 4,611 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.8% | 79.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 12.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1275 | 1160/1310 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
USJ | Emmanuel College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USJ | Emmanuel College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,200 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
USJ | Emmanuel College | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 77% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 7% |
Students |
USJ | Emmanuel College | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 43% | ||
Campus |
USJ | Emmanuel College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Emmanuel College is larger than than USJ based on total student enrollment (2,012 students vs. 1,992 students)
USJ vs. Emmanuel College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USJ or Emmanuel College?
- Emmanuel College is 5.7% more expensive to attend than USJ for in-state tuition ($44,448.00 vs. $42,050.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.7% higher at Emmanuel College than University of Saint Joseph ($44,448.00 vs. $42,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Saint Joseph than Emmanuel College ($25,860 vs. $32,273)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Saint Joseph are 26.4% lower than costs at Emmanuel College ($13,240 vs. $16,730)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Saint Joseph as Emmanuel College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Emmanuel College students is 5.8% larger than aid received University of Saint Joseph ($29,956 vs. $28,311)
USJ vs. Emmanuel College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USJ or Emmanuel College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Emmanuel College or USJ .
- Accepted freshman Emmanuel College students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at USJ (3.46)
- Emmanuel College has a higher acceptance rate (79.7%) than USJ (74.8%)
USJ vs. Emmanuel College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USJ or Emmanuel 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 Emmanuel College and USJ.
- The graduation rate at Emmanuel College is higher than University of Saint Joseph (63% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from University of Saint Joseph earn on average $600 more per year than Emmanuel College graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $50,600)
- Emmanuel College and USJ graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Emmanuel College and USJ graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Emmanuel College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USJ 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/