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Overview |
Saint Joseph's University | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Chester, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,861 | 5,416 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #141 | #364 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sju.edu | widener.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Joseph's University | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,410 | $50,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,410 | $50,624 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,285 | $15,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,777 | $32,185 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,822 | $32,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Saint Joseph's University | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,708 | 5,961 | ||
| Admitted | 8,609 | 5,227 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.7% | 87.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 10.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/31 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1330 | 1105/1290 | ||
| 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 | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Joseph's University | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,000 | $59,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,008 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $279 |
Diversity |
Saint Joseph's University | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Saint Joseph's University | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 50% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Saint Joseph's University | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| 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 Widener University-Main Campus based on total student enrollment (7,861 students vs. 5,416 students)
Saint Joseph's University vs. Widener University-Main Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Joseph's University or Widener University-Main Campus?
- Widener University Main Campus is 2.5% more expensive to attend than Saint Joseph's University for in-state tuition ($50,624.00 vs. $49,410.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.5% higher at Widener University-Main Campus than Saint Joseph's University ($50,624.00 vs. $49,410.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Widener University Main Campus than Saint Joseph's University ($32,185 vs. $33,777)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Widener University Main Campus are 0.6% lower than costs at Saint Joseph's University ($15,200 vs. $15,285)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Joseph's University than Widener University Main Campus (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Widener University Main Campus students is 8.7% larger than aid received Saint Joseph's University ($32,412 vs. $29,822)
Saint Joseph's University vs. Widener University-Main Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Joseph's University or Widener University-Main Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Widener University-Main Campus or Saint Joseph's University .
- Accepted freshman Saint Joseph's University students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Widener University-Main Campus (3.46)
- Saint Joseph's University has a higher acceptance rate (88.7%) than Widener University-Main Campus (87.7%)
Saint Joseph's University vs. Widener University-Main Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Joseph's University or Widener University-Main Campus? 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 Widener University-Main Campus and Saint Joseph's University.
- The graduation rate at Saint Joseph's University is higher than Widener University Main Campus (76% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Saint Joseph's University earn on average $4,500 more per year than Widener University-Main Campus graduates after ten years. ($64,000 vs. $59,500)
- Saint Joseph's University students graduate with a $3,992 lower median federal student loan debt than Widener University-Main Campus graduates. ($23,008 vs. $27,000)
- Saint Joseph's University graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Widener University-Main Campus graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More Saint Joseph's University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Widener University-Main Campus students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/