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Overview |
SJC | WVSU | ||
| Location | Rensselaer, IN | Institute, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 972 | 3,785 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1009 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saintjoe.edu | wvstateu.edu | ||
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Costs |
SJC | WVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,650 | $8,122 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,650 | $13,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,480 | $12,214 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,836 | $11,684 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,898 | $9,482 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 90% |
Admission |
SJC | WVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,506 | 2,775 | ||
| Admitted | 1,157 | 2,669 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.8% | 96.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.6% | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.27 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/24 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1130 | 840/1065 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
SJC | WVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SJC | WVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $32,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $240 |
Diversity |
SJC | WVSU | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 80% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 10% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 9% |
Students |
SJC | WVSU | ||
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| % In-State | - | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 17% | ||
Campus |
SJC | WVSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Virginia State University is larger than than SJC based on total student enrollment (3,785 students vs. 972 students)
SJC vs. WVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SJC or WVSU?
- Saint Josephs College is 265.1% more expensive to attend than WVSU for in-state tuition ($29,650.00 vs. $8,122.00)
- Out of state tuition is 114.7% higher at SJC than West Virginia State University ($29,650.00 vs. $13,810.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia State University than SJC ($11,684 vs. $15,836)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Josephs College are 28.8% lower than costs at West Virginia State University ($9,480 vs. $12,214)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Josephs College than West Virginia State University (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Josephs College students is 130.9% larger than aid received West Virginia State University ($21,898 vs. $9,482)
SJC vs. WVSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SJC or WVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVSU or SJC .
- The average SAT score at Saint Josephs College (985) is 58 points higher than at WVSU (927)
- Incoming SJC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at WVSU (20)
- Accepted freshman SJC students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.27) than students at WVSU (3.24)
- WVSU has a higher acceptance rate (96.2%) than SJC (76.8%)
SJC vs. WVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SJC or WVSU? 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 WVSU and SJC.
- The graduation rate at SJC is higher than West Virginia State University (58% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Saint Josephs College earn on average $11,300 more per year than WVSU graduates after ten years. ($44,000 vs. $32,700)
- West Virginia State University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than SJC graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- WVSU graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than SJC graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More SJC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WVSU students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/