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Overview |
Saint Joseph's College-New York | CNU | ||
| Location | Brooklyn, NY | Newport News, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,348 | 4,559 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #300 | #390 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sjcny.edu | cnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Joseph's College-New York | CNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,760 | $9,375 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,760 | $22,613 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,500 | $11,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,001 | $23,287 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,286 | $8,022 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 66% |
Admission |
Saint Joseph's College-New York | CNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,306 | 7,428 | ||
| Admitted | 3,303 | 6,340 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.4% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/27 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1093/1306 | 1100/1290 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Saint Joseph's College-New York | CNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Joseph's College-New York | CNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,600 | $47,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $258 |
Diversity |
Saint Joseph's College-New York | CNU | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 5% |
Students |
Saint Joseph's College-New York | CNU | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Saint Joseph's College-New York | CNU | ||
| 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
- Christopher Newport University is larger than than Saint Joseph's College-New York based on total student enrollment (4,559 students vs. 4,348 students)
Saint Joseph's College-New York vs. CNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Joseph's College-New York or CNU?
- Saint Joseph's College New York is 238.8% more expensive to attend than CNU for in-state tuition ($31,760.00 vs. $9,375.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.5% higher at Saint Joseph's College-New York than Christopher Newport University ($31,760.00 vs. $22,613.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Joseph's College New York than CNU ($18,001 vs. $23,287)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Joseph's College New York are 41.1% lower than costs at Christopher Newport University ($8,500 vs. $11,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Joseph's College New York than Christopher Newport University (99% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Joseph's College New York students is 152.9% larger than aid received Christopher Newport University ($20,286 vs. $8,022)
Saint Joseph's College-New York vs. CNU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Joseph's College-New York or CNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CNU or Saint Joseph's College-New York .
- The average SAT score at Christopher Newport University (1155) is 145 points higher than at Saint Joseph's College-New York (1010)
- Incoming CNU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Saint Joseph's College-New York (22)
- Accepted freshman CNU students have a 0.59 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Saint Joseph's College-New York (3.2)
- CNU has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than Saint Joseph's College-New York (76.7%)
Saint Joseph's College-New York vs. CNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Joseph's College-New York or CNU? 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 CNU and Saint Joseph's College-New York.
- The graduation rate at Saint Joseph's College-New York is higher than Christopher Newport University (65% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Saint Joseph's College New York earn on average $7,500 more per year than CNU graduates after ten years. ($54,600 vs. $47,100)
- Saint Joseph's College New York students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than CNU graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,000)
- Saint Joseph's College-New York graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than CNU graduates. ($222 vs. $258)
- More CNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Joseph's College-New York students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/