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Mason Virginia Tech VCU UVA CNU Old Dominion Mary Washington College William & Mary UD University of Scranton Elon ASU| Saint Joseph's University | James Madison University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Saint Joseph's University | JMU | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Harrisonburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,861 | 22,224 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #141 | #260 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sju.edu | jmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Joseph's University | JMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,410 | $7,684 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,410 | $24,744 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,285 | $12,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,777 | $18,274 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,822 | $10,081 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 33% |
Admission |
Saint Joseph's University | JMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,708 | 30,727 | ||
| Admitted | 8,609 | 24,062 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.7% | 78.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 20.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/31 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1330 | 1140/1320 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Saint Joseph's University | JMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Joseph's University | JMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,000 | $60,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,008 | $20,899 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $216 |
Diversity |
Saint Joseph's University | JMU | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Saint Joseph's University | JMU | ||
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| % In-State | 50% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Saint Joseph's University | JMU | ||
| 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
- James Madison University is larger than than Saint Joseph's University based on total student enrollment (22,224 students vs. 7,861 students)
Saint Joseph's University vs. JMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Joseph's University or JMU?
- Saint Joseph's University is 543% more expensive to attend than JMU for in-state tuition ($49,410.00 vs. $7,684.00)
- Out of state tuition is 99.7% higher at Saint Joseph's University than James Madison University ($49,410.00 vs. $24,744.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at James Madison University than Saint Joseph's University ($18,274 vs. $33,777)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at James Madison University are 27% lower than costs at Saint Joseph's University ($12,040 vs. $15,285)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Joseph's University than James Madison University (100% vs. 33%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Joseph's University students is 195.8% larger than aid received James Madison University ($29,822 vs. $10,081)
Saint Joseph's University vs. JMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Joseph's University or JMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JMU or Saint Joseph's University .
- Accepted freshman Saint Joseph's University students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at JMU (3.57)
- Saint Joseph's University has a higher acceptance rate (88.7%) than JMU (78.3%)
Saint Joseph's University vs. JMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Joseph's University or JMU? 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 JMU and Saint Joseph's University.
- The graduation rate at JMU is higher than Saint Joseph's University (81% vs. 76%)
- Graduates from Saint Joseph's University earn on average $3,700 more per year than JMU graduates after ten years. ($64,000 vs. $60,300)
- James Madison University students graduate with a $2,109 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Joseph's University graduates. ($20,899 vs. $23,008)
- JMU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Joseph's University graduates. ($216 vs. $237)
- More JMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Joseph's University students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/