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Temple Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania Millersville University of Pennsylvania Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Penn State TU Drexel WVU Ship Pitt Penn State Brandywine Penn State Abington| University of Saint Joseph | West Chester University of Pennsylvania | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
USJ | WCU | ||
| Location | West Hartford, CT | West Chester, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,992 | 17,275 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #290 | #496 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usj.edu | wcupa.edu | ||
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Costs |
USJ | WCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,050 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,050 | $19,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,240 | $14,228 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,860 | $22,973 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,311 | $5,443 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 64% |
Admission |
USJ | WCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,654 | 14,778 | ||
| Admitted | 1,238 | 12,982 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.8% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 23.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1275 | 1080/1260 | ||
| 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 | WCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USJ | WCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,200 | $49,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $242 |
Diversity |
USJ | WCU | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 77% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
USJ | WCU | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 12% | ||
Campus |
USJ | WCU | ||
| 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
- West Chester University of Pennsylvania is larger than than USJ based on total student enrollment (17,275 students vs. 1,992 students)
USJ vs. WCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USJ or WCU?
- University of Saint Joseph is 445% more expensive to attend than WCU for in-state tuition ($42,050.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 118% higher at USJ than West Chester University of Pennsylvania ($42,050.00 vs. $19,290.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Chester University of Pennsylvania than USJ ($22,973 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 West Chester University of Pennsylvania ($13,240 vs. $14,228)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Saint Joseph than West Chester University of Pennsylvania (100% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Saint Joseph students is 420.1% larger than aid received West Chester University of Pennsylvania ($28,311 vs. $5,443)
USJ vs. WCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USJ or WCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WCU or USJ .
- The average SAT score at West Chester University of Pennsylvania (1072) is 140 points higher than at USJ (932)
- Incoming WCU students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at USJ (19)
- Accepted freshman USJ students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at WCU (3.43)
- WCU has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than USJ (74.8%)
USJ vs. WCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USJ or WCU? 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 WCU and USJ.
- The graduation rate at WCU is higher than University of Saint Joseph (68% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from University of Saint Joseph earn on average $2,200 more per year than WCU graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $49,000)
- West Chester University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than USJ graduates. ($23,500 vs. $27,000)
- WCU graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than USJ graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More WCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USJ students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/