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Overview |
Saint Joseph's University | Sweet Briar College | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Sweet Briar, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,861 | 460 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #141 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sju.edu | sbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Joseph's University | Sweet Briar College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,410 | $22,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,410 | $22,620 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,285 | $14,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,777 | $28,408 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,822 | $12,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Saint Joseph's University | Sweet Briar College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,708 | 1,204 | ||
| Admitted | 8,609 | 912 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.7% | 75.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/31 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1330 | 1020/1360 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Saint Joseph's University | Sweet Briar College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Joseph's University | Sweet Briar College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,000 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,008 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $279 |
Diversity |
Saint Joseph's University | Sweet Briar College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 100% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Saint Joseph's University | Sweet Briar College | ||
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| % In-State | 50% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 49% | ||
Campus |
Saint Joseph's University | Sweet Briar College | ||
| 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 Sweet Briar College based on total student enrollment (7,861 students vs. 460 students)
Saint Joseph's University vs. Sweet Briar College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Joseph's University or Sweet Briar College?
- Saint Joseph's University is 118.4% more expensive to attend than Sweet Briar College for in-state tuition ($49,410.00 vs. $22,620.00)
- Out of state tuition is 118.4% higher at Saint Joseph's University than Sweet Briar College ($49,410.00 vs. $22,620.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Sweet Briar College than Saint Joseph's University ($28,408 vs. $33,777)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Sweet Briar College are 7.3% lower than costs at Saint Joseph's University ($14,250 vs. $15,285)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Joseph's University than Sweet Briar College (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Joseph's University students is 143.4% larger than aid received Sweet Briar College ($29,822 vs. $12,254)
Saint Joseph's University vs. Sweet Briar College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Joseph's University or Sweet Briar College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Sweet Briar College or Saint Joseph's University .
- Accepted freshman Saint Joseph's University students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Sweet Briar College (3.54)
- Saint Joseph's University has a higher acceptance rate (88.7%) than Sweet Briar College (75.7%)
Saint Joseph's University vs. Sweet Briar College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Joseph's University or Sweet Briar College? 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 Sweet Briar College and Saint Joseph's University.
- The graduation rate at Saint Joseph's University is higher than Sweet Briar College (76% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Saint Joseph's University earn on average $22,300 more per year than Sweet Briar College graduates after ten years. ($64,000 vs. $41,700)
- Saint Joseph's University students graduate with a $3,992 lower median federal student loan debt than Sweet Briar College graduates. ($23,008 vs. $27,000)
- Saint Joseph's University graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Sweet Briar College graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More Saint Joseph's University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Sweet Briar College 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/