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Overview |
Saint Joseph's University | Providence | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,861 | 4,473 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #141 | #121 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sju.edu | providence.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Joseph's University | Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,410 | $56,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,410 | $56,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,285 | $16,540 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,777 | $43,970 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,822 | $30,971 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 81% |
Admission |
Saint Joseph's University | Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,708 | 11,129 | ||
| Admitted | 8,609 | 5,874 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.7% | 52.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1330 | 1260/1420 | ||
| 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 | Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Joseph's University | Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,000 | $68,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,008 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $279 |
Diversity |
Saint Joseph's University | Providence | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Saint Joseph's University | Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 50% | 8% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 90% | ||
Campus |
Saint Joseph's University | Providence | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Saint Joseph's University is larger than than Providence based on total student enrollment (7,861 students vs. 4,473 students)
Saint Joseph's University vs. Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Joseph's University or Providence?
- Providence College is 15.3% more expensive to attend than Saint Joseph's University for in-state tuition ($56,980.00 vs. $49,410.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.3% higher at Providence than Saint Joseph's University ($56,980.00 vs. $49,410.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Joseph's University than Providence ($33,777 vs. $43,970)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Joseph's University are 8.2% lower than costs at Providence College ($15,285 vs. $16,540)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Joseph's University than Providence College (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Providence College students is 3.9% larger than aid received Saint Joseph's University ($30,971 vs. $29,822)
Saint Joseph's University vs. Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Joseph's University or Providence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Providence or Saint Joseph's University .
- Accepted freshman Saint Joseph's University students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Providence (3.47)
- Saint Joseph's University has a higher acceptance rate (88.7%) than Providence (52.8%)
Saint Joseph's University vs. Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Joseph's University or Providence? 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 Providence and Saint Joseph's University.
- The graduation rate at Providence is higher than Saint Joseph's University (85% vs. 76%)
- Graduates from Providence College earn on average $4,000 more per year than Saint Joseph's University graduates after ten years. ($68,000 vs. $64,000)
- Saint Joseph's University students graduate with a $3,992 lower median federal student loan debt than Providence graduates. ($23,008 vs. $27,000)
- Saint Joseph's University graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Providence graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More Providence graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Joseph's University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/