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Overview |
Saint Joseph's University | URI | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Kingston, RI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,861 | 17,473 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #141 | #361 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sju.edu | uri.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Joseph's University | URI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,410 | $13,586 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,410 | $32,068 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,285 | $13,584 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,777 | $20,695 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,822 | $13,257 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Saint Joseph's University | URI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,708 | 25,481 | ||
| Admitted | 8,609 | 19,465 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.7% | 76.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 17.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/31 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1330 | 1050/1270 | ||
| 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 | URI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Joseph's University | URI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,000 | $56,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,008 | $23,438 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $242 |
Diversity |
Saint Joseph's University | URI | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
Saint Joseph's University | URI | ||
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| % In-State | 50% | 40% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Saint Joseph's University | URI | ||
| 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
- University of Rhode Island is larger than than Saint Joseph's University based on total student enrollment (17,473 students vs. 7,861 students)
Saint Joseph's University vs. URI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Joseph's University or URI?
- Saint Joseph's University is 263.7% more expensive to attend than URI for in-state tuition ($49,410.00 vs. $13,586.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.1% higher at Saint Joseph's University than University of Rhode Island ($49,410.00 vs. $32,068.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Rhode Island than Saint Joseph's University ($20,695 vs. $33,777)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Rhode Island are 12.5% lower than costs at Saint Joseph's University ($13,584 vs. $15,285)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Joseph's University than University of Rhode Island (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Joseph's University students is 125% larger than aid received University of Rhode Island ($29,822 vs. $13,257)
Saint Joseph's University vs. URI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Joseph's University or URI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between URI or Saint Joseph's University .
- Accepted freshman Saint Joseph's University students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at URI (3.58)
- Saint Joseph's University has a higher acceptance rate (88.7%) than URI (76.4%)
Saint Joseph's University vs. URI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Joseph's University or URI? 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 URI and Saint Joseph's University.
- The graduation rate at Saint Joseph's University is higher than University of Rhode Island (76% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Saint Joseph's University earn on average $7,800 more per year than URI graduates after ten years. ($64,000 vs. $56,200)
- Saint Joseph's University students graduate with a $430 lower median federal student loan debt than URI graduates. ($23,008 vs. $23,438)
- Saint Joseph's University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than URI graduates. ($237 vs. $242)
- More Saint Joseph's University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former URI students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/