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Overview |
USJ | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Location | West Hartford, CT | Collegedale, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,992 | 2,903 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #290 | #563 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usj.edu | southern.edu | ||
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Costs |
USJ | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,050 | $22,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,050 | $22,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,240 | $8,330 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,860 | $24,332 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,311 | $14,000 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
USJ | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,654 | 2,490 | ||
| Admitted | 1,238 | 1,638 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.8% | 65.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 38.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1275 | 980/1280 | ||
| 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 | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USJ | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,200 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $274 |
Diversity |
USJ | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 77% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
USJ | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 77% | ||
Campus |
USJ | Southern Adventist 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
- Southern Adventist University is larger than than USJ based on total student enrollment (2,903 students vs. 1,992 students)
USJ vs. Southern Adventist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USJ or Southern Adventist University?
- University of Saint Joseph is 83% more expensive to attend than Southern Adventist University for in-state tuition ($42,050.00 vs. $22,980.00)
- Out of state tuition is 83% higher at USJ than Southern Adventist University ($42,050.00 vs. $22,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Adventist University than USJ ($24,332 vs. $25,860)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Adventist University are 58.9% lower than costs at University of Saint Joseph ($8,330 vs. $13,240)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Saint Joseph than Southern Adventist University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Saint Joseph students is 102.2% larger than aid received Southern Adventist University ($28,311 vs. $14,000)
USJ vs. Southern Adventist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USJ or Southern Adventist University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southern Adventist University or USJ .
- Accepted freshman Southern Adventist University students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at USJ (3.46)
- USJ has a higher acceptance rate (74.8%) than Southern Adventist University (65.8%)
USJ vs. Southern Adventist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USJ or Southern Adventist 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 Southern Adventist University and USJ.
- The graduation rate at USJ is higher than Southern Adventist University (56% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from University of Saint Joseph earn on average $6,600 more per year than Southern Adventist University graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $44,600)
- Southern Adventist University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than USJ graduates. ($26,500 vs. $27,000)
- Southern Adventist University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than USJ graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More Southern Adventist University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USJ students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/