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Overview |
Saint Joseph's University | CNU | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Newport News, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,861 | 4,559 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #141 | #390 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sju.edu | cnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Joseph's University | CNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,410 | $9,375 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,410 | $22,613 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,285 | $11,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,777 | $23,287 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,822 | $8,022 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 66% |
Admission |
Saint Joseph's University | CNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,708 | 7,428 | ||
| Admitted | 8,609 | 6,340 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.7% | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/31 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1330 | 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Saint Joseph's University | CNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Joseph's University | CNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,000 | $47,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,008 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $258 |
Diversity |
Saint Joseph's University | CNU | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Saint Joseph's University | CNU | ||
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| % In-State | 50% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Saint Joseph's University | CNU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Saint Joseph's University is larger than than CNU based on total student enrollment (7,861 students vs. 4,559 students)
Saint Joseph's University vs. CNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Joseph's University or CNU?
- Saint Joseph's University is 427% more expensive to attend than CNU for in-state tuition ($49,410.00 vs. $9,375.00)
- Out of state tuition is 118.5% higher at Saint Joseph's University than Christopher Newport University ($49,410.00 vs. $22,613.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Christopher Newport University than Saint Joseph's University ($23,287 vs. $33,777)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Christopher Newport University are 27.5% lower than costs at Saint Joseph's University ($11,990 vs. $15,285)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Joseph's University than Christopher Newport University (100% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Joseph's University students is 271.8% larger than aid received Christopher Newport University ($29,822 vs. $8,022)
Saint Joseph's University vs. CNU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Joseph's University or CNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CNU or Saint Joseph's University .
- Accepted freshman CNU students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Saint Joseph's University (3.65)
- Saint Joseph's University has a higher acceptance rate (88.7%) than CNU (85.4%)
Saint Joseph's University vs. CNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Joseph's University 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 University.
- The graduation rate at Saint Joseph's University is higher than Christopher Newport University (76% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Saint Joseph's University earn on average $16,900 more per year than CNU graduates after ten years. ($64,000 vs. $47,100)
- Saint Joseph's University students graduate with a $1,992 lower median federal student loan debt than CNU graduates. ($23,008 vs. $25,000)
- Saint Joseph's University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than CNU graduates. ($237 vs. $258)
- More CNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Joseph's University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/