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Overview |
Saint Joseph's College-New York | Arcadia | ||
| Location | Brooklyn, NY | Glenside, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,348 | 3,026 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #300 | #502 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sjcny.edu | arcadia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Joseph's College-New York | Arcadia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,760 | $46,430 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,760 | $46,430 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,500 | $13,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,001 | $29,692 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,286 | $30,934 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
Saint Joseph's College-New York | Arcadia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,306 | 6,321 | ||
| Admitted | 3,303 | 4,903 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | 77.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.4% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/27 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1093/1306 | 1088/1320 | ||
| 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 |
Saint Joseph's College-New York | Arcadia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Joseph's College-New York | Arcadia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,600 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $279 |
Diversity |
Saint Joseph's College-New York | Arcadia | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 2% |
Students |
Saint Joseph's College-New York | Arcadia | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Saint Joseph's College-New York | Arcadia | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Saint Joseph's College New York is larger than than Arcadia based on total student enrollment (4,348 students vs. 3,026 students)
Saint Joseph's College-New York vs. Arcadia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Joseph's College-New York or Arcadia?
- Arcadia University is 46.2% more expensive to attend than Saint Joseph's College-New York for in-state tuition ($46,430.00 vs. $31,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.2% higher at Arcadia than Saint Joseph's College New York ($46,430.00 vs. $31,760.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Joseph's College New York than Arcadia ($18,001 vs. $29,692)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Joseph's College New York are 61.4% lower than costs at Arcadia University ($8,500 vs. $13,720)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Saint Joseph's College New York as Arcadia University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arcadia University students is 52.5% larger than aid received Saint Joseph's College New York ($30,934 vs. $20,286)
Saint Joseph's College-New York vs. Arcadia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Joseph's College-New York or Arcadia? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Arcadia or Saint Joseph's College-New York .
- The average SAT score at Arcadia University (1104) is 94 points higher than at Saint Joseph's College-New York (1010)
- Incoming Arcadia students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Saint Joseph's College-New York (22)
- Accepted freshman Arcadia students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Saint Joseph's College-New York (3.2)
- Arcadia has a higher acceptance rate (77.6%) than Saint Joseph's College-New York (76.7%)
Saint Joseph's College-New York vs. Arcadia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Joseph's College-New York or Arcadia? 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 Arcadia and Saint Joseph's College-New York.
- The graduation rate at Saint Joseph's College-New York is higher than Arcadia University (65% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Saint Joseph's College New York earn on average $8,200 more per year than Arcadia graduates after ten years. ($54,600 vs. $46,400)
- Saint Joseph's College New York students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Arcadia graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Saint Joseph's College-New York graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Arcadia graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Arcadia graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Joseph's College-New York students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/