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Overview |
USJ | UD | ||
| Location | West Hartford, CT | Newark, DE | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,992 | 24,039 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #290 | #151 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usj.edu | udel.edu | ||
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Costs |
USJ | UD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,050 | $13,370 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,050 | $35,890 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,240 | $14,234 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,860 | $18,044 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,311 | $12,375 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 88% |
Admission |
USJ | UD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,654 | 35,362 | ||
| Admitted | 1,238 | 26,101 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.8% | 73.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.94 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1275 | 1190/1360 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
USJ | UD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USJ | UD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 78% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,200 | $61,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,203 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $250 |
Diversity |
USJ | UD | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 77% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
USJ | UD | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 65% | ||
Campus |
USJ | UD | ||
| 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 Delaware is larger than than USJ based on total student enrollment (24,039 students vs. 1,992 students)
USJ vs. UD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USJ or UD?
- University of Saint Joseph is 214.5% more expensive to attend than UD for in-state tuition ($42,050.00 vs. $13,370.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.2% higher at USJ than University of Delaware ($42,050.00 vs. $35,890.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Delaware than USJ ($18,044 vs. $25,860)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Saint Joseph are 7.5% lower than costs at University of Delaware ($13,240 vs. $14,234)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Saint Joseph than University of Delaware (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Saint Joseph students is 128.8% larger than aid received University of Delaware ($28,311 vs. $12,375)
USJ vs. UD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USJ or UD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UD or USJ .
- The average SAT score at University of Delaware (1198) is 266 points higher than at USJ (932)
- Incoming UD students have a 8 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at USJ (19)
- Accepted freshman UD students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at USJ (3.46)
- USJ has a higher acceptance rate (74.8%) than UD (73.8%)
USJ vs. UD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USJ or UD? 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 UD and USJ.
- The graduation rate at UD is higher than University of Saint Joseph (78% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from University of Delaware earn on average $10,100 more per year than USJ graduates after ten years. ($61,300 vs. $51,200)
- University of Delaware students graduate with a $2,797 lower median federal student loan debt than USJ graduates. ($24,203 vs. $27,000)
- UD graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than USJ graduates. ($250 vs. $279)
- More UD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USJ students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/