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Overview |
Saint Joseph's University | Ship | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Shippensburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,201 | 5,184 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #162 | #708 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sju.edu | ship.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Joseph's University | Ship | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,140 | $9,570 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,140 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,740 | $12,952 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,392 | $23,344 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,400 | $5,951 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 85% |
Admission |
Saint Joseph's University | Ship | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,751 | 6,545 | ||
| Admitted | 7,560 | 5,599 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.4% | 85.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.8% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1150/1330 | 990/1210 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Saint Joseph's University | Ship | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Joseph's University | Ship | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,000 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,008 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $258 |
Diversity |
Saint Joseph's University | Ship | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 22% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Saint Joseph's University | Ship | ||
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| % In-State | 50% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Saint Joseph's University | Ship | ||
| 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
- Saint Joseph's University is larger than than Ship based on total student enrollment (7,201 students vs. 5,184 students)
Saint Joseph's University vs. Ship Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Joseph's University or Ship?
- Saint Joseph's University is 434.4% more expensive to attend than Ship for in-state tuition ($51,140.00 vs. $9,570.00)
- Out of state tuition is 341.9% higher at Saint Joseph's University than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($51,140.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania than Saint Joseph's University ($23,344 vs. $36,392)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania are 21.5% lower than costs at Saint Joseph's University ($12,952 vs. $15,740)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Joseph's University than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Joseph's University students is 394% larger than aid received Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($29,400 vs. $5,951)
Saint Joseph's University vs. Ship Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Joseph's University or Ship? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ship or Saint Joseph's University .
- Accepted freshman Saint Joseph's University students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Ship (3.23)
- Saint Joseph's University has a higher acceptance rate (86.4%) than Ship (85.5%)
Saint Joseph's University vs. Ship Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Joseph's University or Ship? 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 Ship and Saint Joseph's University.
- The graduation rate at Saint Joseph's University is higher than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania (76% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Saint Joseph's University earn on average $16,800 more per year than Ship graduates after ten years. ($64,000 vs. $47,200)
- Saint Joseph's University students graduate with a $1,992 lower median federal student loan debt than Ship graduates. ($23,008 vs. $25,000)
- Saint Joseph's University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Ship graduates. ($237 vs. $258)
- More Saint Joseph's University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ship students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/