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UWM Saint Xavier University Stritch DePaul Franklin University Carthage SHU North Greenville University Marian University University of Wisconsin-Whitewater William Penn University Herzing University-Brookfield| Saint Josephs College | Concordia University Wisconsin | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SJC | CUW | ||
| Location | Rensselaer, IN | Mequon, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 972 | 4,988 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #395 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saintjoe.edu | cuw.edu | ||
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Costs |
SJC | CUW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,650 | $32,770 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,650 | $32,770 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,480 | $12,160 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,836 | $24,485 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,898 | $23,477 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
SJC | CUW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,506 | 3,544 | ||
| Admitted | 1,157 | 2,494 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.8% | 70.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.6% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.27 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/24 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
SJC | CUW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SJC | CUW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,925 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $247 |
Diversity |
SJC | CUW | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
SJC | CUW | ||
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| % In-State | - | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 37% | ||
Campus |
SJC | CUW | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Concordia University Wisconsin is larger than than SJC based on total student enrollment (4,988 students vs. 972 students)
SJC vs. CUW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SJC or CUW?
- Concordia University Wisconsin is 10.5% more expensive to attend than SJC for in-state tuition ($32,770.00 vs. $29,650.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.5% higher at CUW than Saint Josephs College ($32,770.00 vs. $29,650.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Josephs College than CUW ($15,836 vs. $24,485)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Josephs College are 28.3% lower than costs at Concordia University Wisconsin ($9,480 vs. $12,160)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Josephs College than Concordia University Wisconsin (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Wisconsin students is 7.2% larger than aid received Saint Josephs College ($23,477 vs. $21,898)
SJC vs. CUW Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SJC or CUW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CUW or SJC .
- The average SAT score at Concordia University Wisconsin (1066) is 81 points higher than at SJC (985)
- Incoming CUW students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at SJC (22)
- Accepted freshman CUW students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at SJC (3.27)
- SJC has a higher acceptance rate (76.8%) than CUW (70.4%)
SJC vs. CUW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SJC or CUW? 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 CUW and SJC.
- The graduation rate at SJC is the same as at Concordia University Wisconsin (58% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Concordia University Wisconsin earn on average $2,100 more per year than SJC graduates after ten years. ($46,100 vs. $44,000)
- Concordia University Wisconsin students graduate with a $3,075 lower median federal student loan debt than SJC graduates. ($23,925 vs. $27,000)
- CUW graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than SJC graduates. ($247 vs. $279)
- More SJC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CUW students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/