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JMU VCU Virginia Tech CNU University of Scranton Old Dominion UVA UMBC Seton Hall University UNC Charlotte UB Drexel| Saint Joseph's University | George Mason University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Saint Joseph's University | Mason | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Fairfax, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,861 | 39,049 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #141 | #228 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sju.edu | gmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Joseph's University | Mason | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,410 | $9,795 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,410 | $35,377 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,285 | $13,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,777 | $18,479 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,822 | $10,760 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 74% |
Admission |
Saint Joseph's University | Mason | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,708 | 20,001 | ||
| Admitted | 8,609 | 18,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.7% | 90% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/31 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1330 | 1140/1350 | ||
| 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 | Mason | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Joseph's University | Mason | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,000 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,008 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $204 |
Diversity |
Saint Joseph's University | Mason | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Saint Joseph's University | Mason | ||
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| % In-State | 50% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Saint Joseph's University | Mason | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- George Mason University is larger than than Saint Joseph's University based on total student enrollment (39,049 students vs. 7,861 students)
Saint Joseph's University vs. Mason Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Joseph's University or Mason?
- Saint Joseph's University is 404.4% more expensive to attend than Mason for in-state tuition ($49,410.00 vs. $9,795.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.7% higher at Saint Joseph's University than George Mason University ($49,410.00 vs. $35,377.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at George Mason University than Saint Joseph's University ($18,479 vs. $33,777)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at George Mason University are 16.5% lower than costs at Saint Joseph's University ($13,120 vs. $15,285)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Joseph's University than George Mason University (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Joseph's University students is 177.2% larger than aid received George Mason University ($29,822 vs. $10,760)
Saint Joseph's University vs. Mason Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Joseph's University or Mason? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mason or Saint Joseph's University .
- Accepted freshman Mason students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Saint Joseph's University (3.65)
- Mason has a higher acceptance rate (90%) than Saint Joseph's University (88.7%)
Saint Joseph's University vs. Mason Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Joseph's University or Mason? 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 Mason and Saint Joseph's University.
- The graduation rate at Saint Joseph's University is higher than George Mason University (76% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Saint Joseph's University earn on average $2,100 more per year than Mason graduates after ten years. ($64,000 vs. $61,900)
- George Mason University students graduate with a $3,258 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Joseph's University graduates. ($19,750 vs. $23,008)
- Mason graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Joseph's University graduates. ($204 vs. $237)
- More Saint Joseph's University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mason students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/