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Overview |
USJ | Principia College | ||
| Location | West Hartford, CT | Elsah, Illinois | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,939 | 338 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #372 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usj.edu | principiacollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
USJ | Principia College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,608 | $32,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,608 | $32,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,590 | $13,370 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,558 | $14,904 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,098 | $32,096 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 90% |
Admission |
USJ | Principia College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,778 | 268 | ||
| Admitted | 1,416 | 119 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 44.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.2% | 70.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1250 | 1040/1250 | ||
| 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 | Principia College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USJ | Principia College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,200 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | N/A |
Diversity |
USJ | Principia College | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
USJ | Principia College | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 3% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 41% | ||
Campus |
USJ | Principia College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Saint Joseph is larger than than Principia College based on total student enrollment (1,939 students vs. 338 students)
USJ vs. Principia College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USJ or Principia College?
- University of Saint Joseph is 41.4% more expensive to attend than Principia College for in-state tuition ($45,608.00 vs. $32,250.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.4% higher at USJ than Principia College ($45,608.00 vs. $32,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Principia College than USJ ($14,904 vs. $27,558)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Principia College are 1.6% lower than costs at University of Saint Joseph ($13,370 vs. $13,590)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Saint Joseph than Principia College (98% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Principia College students is 10.3% larger than aid received University of Saint Joseph ($32,096 vs. $29,098)
USJ vs. Principia College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USJ or Principia College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Principia College or USJ .
- Accepted freshman USJ students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Principia College (3.34)
- USJ has a higher acceptance rate (79.6%) than Principia College (44.4%)
USJ vs. Principia College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USJ or Principia 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 Principia College and USJ.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/