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Overview |
Saint Joseph's University | VMI | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 7,861 | 1,512 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #141 | #150 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sju.edu | vmi.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Joseph's University | VMI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,410 | $9,782 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,410 | $39,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,285 | $10,674 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,777 | $18,129 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,822 | $19,111 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 69% |
Admission |
Saint Joseph's University | VMI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,708 | 1,192 | ||
| Admitted | 8,609 | 847 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.7% | 71.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 42.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1330 | 1105/1300 | ||
| 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 | VMI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Joseph's University | VMI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,000 | $62,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,008 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $258 |
Diversity |
Saint Joseph's University | VMI | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 87% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Saint Joseph's University | VMI | ||
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| % In-State | 50% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Saint Joseph's University | VMI | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 VMI based on total student enrollment (7,861 students vs. 1,512 students)
Saint Joseph's University vs. VMI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Joseph's University or VMI?
- Saint Joseph's University is 405.1% more expensive to attend than VMI for in-state tuition ($49,410.00 vs. $9,782.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.8% higher at Saint Joseph's University than Virginia Military Institute ($49,410.00 vs. $39,590.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Military Institute than Saint Joseph's University ($18,129 vs. $33,777)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Military Institute are 43.2% lower than costs at Saint Joseph's University ($10,674 vs. $15,285)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Joseph's University than Virginia Military Institute (100% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Joseph's University students is 56% larger than aid received Virginia Military Institute ($29,822 vs. $19,111)
Saint Joseph's University vs. VMI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Joseph's University or VMI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VMI or Saint Joseph's University .
- Accepted freshman Saint Joseph's University students have at the same average high school GPA (3.65) as students at VMI (3.65)
- Saint Joseph's University has a higher acceptance rate (88.7%) than VMI (71.1%)
Saint Joseph's University vs. VMI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Joseph's University or VMI? 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 VMI and Saint Joseph's University.
- The graduation rate at Saint Joseph's University is higher than Virginia Military Institute (76% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Saint Joseph's University earn on average $1,900 more per year than VMI graduates after ten years. ($64,000 vs. $62,100)
- Saint Joseph's University students graduate with a $1,992 lower median federal student loan debt than VMI graduates. ($23,008 vs. $25,000)
- Saint Joseph's University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than VMI graduates. ($237 vs. $258)
- More VMI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Joseph's University students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/