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Overview |
USJ | Quincy University | ||
| Location | West Hartford, CT | Quincy, IL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,939 | 1,280 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #372 | #630 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usj.edu | quincy.edu | ||
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Costs |
USJ | Quincy University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,608 | $35,740 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,608 | $35,740 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,590 | $12,160 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,558 | $17,424 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,098 | $27,802 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
USJ | Quincy University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,778 | 2,197 | ||
| Admitted | 1,416 | 1,096 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 49.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.2% | 29.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1250 | 1070/1250 | ||
| 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 | Quincy University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USJ | Quincy University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,200 | $45,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $232 |
Diversity |
USJ | Quincy University | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 10% |
Students |
USJ | Quincy University | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 47% | ||
Campus |
USJ | Quincy University | ||
| 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
- University of Saint Joseph is larger than than Quincy University based on total student enrollment (1,939 students vs. 1,280 students)
USJ vs. Quincy University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USJ or Quincy University?
- University of Saint Joseph is 27.6% more expensive to attend than Quincy University for in-state tuition ($45,608.00 vs. $35,740.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.6% higher at USJ than Quincy University ($45,608.00 vs. $35,740.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Quincy University than USJ ($17,424 vs. $27,558)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Quincy University are 11.8% lower than costs at University of Saint Joseph ($12,160 vs. $13,590)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Quincy University than University of Saint Joseph (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Saint Joseph students is 4.7% larger than aid received Quincy University ($29,098 vs. $27,802)
USJ vs. Quincy University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USJ or Quincy University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Quincy University or USJ .
- The average SAT score at Quincy University (1010) is 78 points higher than at USJ (932)
- Incoming Quincy University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at USJ (19)
- Accepted freshman Quincy University students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at USJ (3.46)
- USJ has a higher acceptance rate (79.6%) than Quincy University (49.9%)
USJ vs. Quincy University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USJ or Quincy 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 Quincy University and USJ.
- The graduation rate at USJ is higher than Quincy University (56% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from University of Saint Joseph earn on average $5,700 more per year than Quincy University graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $45,500)
- Quincy University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than USJ graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- Quincy University graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than USJ graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More Quincy University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USJ students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/