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Texas Tech UTSA Texas Wesleyan University Husson University West Texas A & M University UNH Manchester MSU| Saint Joseph's College of Maine | Wayland Baptist University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Saint Joseph's College of Maine | Wayland Baptist University | ||
| Location | Standish, ME | Plainview, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,478 | 2,978 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #753 | #544 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sjcme.edu | wbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Joseph's College of Maine | Wayland Baptist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,586 | $20,942 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,586 | $20,942 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,936 | $8,660 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,625 | $22,663 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,987 | $13,608 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Saint Joseph's College of Maine | Wayland Baptist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,472 | 1,311 | ||
| Admitted | 1,190 | 914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.8% | 69.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 28.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1120 | 900/1090 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Saint Joseph's College of Maine | Wayland Baptist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Joseph's College of Maine | Wayland Baptist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,300 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $19,875 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $205 |
Diversity |
Saint Joseph's College of Maine | Wayland Baptist University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 28% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 40% | 4% |
Students |
Saint Joseph's College of Maine | Wayland Baptist University | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Saint Joseph's College of Maine | Wayland Baptist University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wayland Baptist University is larger than than Saint Joseph's College of Maine based on total student enrollment (2,978 students vs. 1,478 students)
Saint Joseph's College of Maine vs. Wayland Baptist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Joseph's College of Maine or Wayland Baptist University?
- Saint Joseph's College of Maine is 98.6% more expensive to attend than Wayland Baptist University for in-state tuition ($41,586.00 vs. $20,942.00)
- Out of state tuition is 98.6% higher at Saint Joseph's College of Maine than Wayland Baptist University ($41,586.00 vs. $20,942.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wayland Baptist University than Saint Joseph's College of Maine ($22,663 vs. $29,625)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wayland Baptist University are 72.5% lower than costs at Saint Joseph's College of Maine ($8,660 vs. $14,936)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Joseph's College of Maine than Wayland Baptist University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Joseph's College of Maine students is 98.3% larger than aid received Wayland Baptist University ($26,987 vs. $13,608)
Saint Joseph's College of Maine vs. Wayland Baptist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Joseph's College of Maine or Wayland Baptist University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wayland Baptist University or Saint Joseph's College of Maine .
- The average SAT score at Saint Joseph's College of Maine (989) is 78 points higher than at Wayland Baptist University (911)
- Incoming Saint Joseph's College of Maine students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Wayland Baptist University (20)
- Accepted freshman Wayland Baptist University students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.14) than students at Saint Joseph's College of Maine (3.0)
- Saint Joseph's College of Maine has a higher acceptance rate (80.8%) than Wayland Baptist University (69.7%)
Saint Joseph's College of Maine vs. Wayland Baptist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Joseph's College of Maine or Wayland Baptist 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 Wayland Baptist University and Saint Joseph's College of Maine.
- The graduation rate at Saint Joseph's College of Maine is higher than Wayland Baptist University (55% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Wayland Baptist University earn on average $1,500 more per year than Saint Joseph's College of Maine graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $43,300)
- Wayland Baptist University students graduate with a $7,125 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Joseph's College of Maine graduates. ($19,875 vs. $27,000)
- Wayland Baptist University graduates are paying $74 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Joseph's College of Maine graduates. ($205 vs. $279)
- More Saint Joseph's College of Maine graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wayland Baptist University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/