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Overview |
USJ | Salve Regina University | ||
| Location | West Hartford, CT | Newport, RI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,939 | 2,836 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #372 | #304 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usj.edu | salve.edu | ||
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Costs |
USJ | Salve Regina University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,608 | $47,180 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,608 | $47,180 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,590 | $17,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,558 | $37,794 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,098 | $29,790 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
USJ | Salve Regina University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,778 | 5,697 | ||
| Admitted | 1,416 | 3,983 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 69.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.2% | 13.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1250 | 1160/1295 | ||
| 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 | Salve Regina University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USJ | Salve Regina University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,200 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
USJ | Salve Regina University | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 6% |
Students |
USJ | Salve Regina University | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 86% | ||
Campus |
USJ | Salve Regina 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
- Salve Regina University is larger than than USJ based on total student enrollment (2,836 students vs. 1,939 students)
USJ vs. Salve Regina University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USJ or Salve Regina University?
- Salve Regina University is 3.4% more expensive to attend than USJ for in-state tuition ($47,180.00 vs. $45,608.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.4% higher at Salve Regina University than University of Saint Joseph ($47,180.00 vs. $45,608.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Saint Joseph than Salve Regina University ($27,558 vs. $37,794)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Saint Joseph are 28.8% lower than costs at Salve Regina University ($13,590 vs. $17,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salve Regina University than University of Saint Joseph (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Salve Regina University students is 2.4% larger than aid received University of Saint Joseph ($29,790 vs. $29,098)
USJ vs. Salve Regina University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USJ or Salve Regina University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Salve Regina University or USJ .
- Accepted freshman Salve Regina University students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at USJ (3.46)
- USJ has a higher acceptance rate (79.6%) than Salve Regina University (69.9%)
USJ vs. Salve Regina University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USJ or Salve Regina 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 Salve Regina University and USJ.
- The graduation rate at Salve Regina University is higher than University of Saint Joseph (73% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Salve Regina University earn on average $3,100 more per year than USJ graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $51,200)
- Salve Regina University and USJ graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Salve Regina University and USJ graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Salve Regina University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USJ students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/