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Overview |
USJ | PC | ||
| Location | West Hartford, CT | Clinton, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,992 | 1,199 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #290 | #333 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usj.edu | presby.edu | ||
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Costs |
USJ | PC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,050 | $38,990 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,050 | $38,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,240 | $11,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,860 | $21,571 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,311 | $34,379 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
USJ | PC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,654 | 3,329 | ||
| Admitted | 1,238 | 1,977 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.8% | 59.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 13.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1275 | 1020/1270 | ||
| 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 | Sep 21, 2024 |
Academics |
USJ | PC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USJ | PC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,200 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,108 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $269 |
Diversity |
USJ | PC | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 77% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
USJ | PC | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 46% | ||
Campus |
USJ | PC | ||
| 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
- University of Saint Joseph is larger than than PC based on total student enrollment (1,992 students vs. 1,199 students)
USJ vs. PC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USJ or PC?
- University of Saint Joseph is 7.8% more expensive to attend than PC for in-state tuition ($42,050.00 vs. $38,990.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.8% higher at USJ than Presbyterian College ($42,050.00 vs. $38,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Presbyterian College than USJ ($21,571 vs. $25,860)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Presbyterian College are 17.2% lower than costs at University of Saint Joseph ($11,300 vs. $13,240)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Saint Joseph as Presbyterian College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Presbyterian College students is 21.4% larger than aid received University of Saint Joseph ($34,379 vs. $28,311)
USJ vs. PC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USJ or PC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PC or USJ .
- The average SAT score at Presbyterian College (1082) is 150 points higher than at USJ (932)
- Incoming PC students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at USJ (19)
- Accepted freshman PC students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at USJ (3.46)
- USJ has a higher acceptance rate (74.8%) than PC (59.4%)
USJ vs. PC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USJ or PC? 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 PC and USJ.
- The graduation rate at PC is higher than University of Saint Joseph (68% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from University of Saint Joseph earn on average $3,500 more per year than PC graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $47,700)
- Presbyterian College students graduate with a $892 lower median federal student loan debt than USJ graduates. ($26,108 vs. $27,000)
- PC graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than USJ graduates. ($269 vs. $279)
- More PC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USJ students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/