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Overview |
Saint Peters; SPC | CSU | ||
| Location | Jersey City, NJ | Charleston, SC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,673 | 3,545 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #610 | #915 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saintpeters.edu | csuniv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Peters; SPC | CSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,954 | $30,380 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,954 | $30,380 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,590 | $11,590 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,486 | $21,347 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,708 | $22,411 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Saint Peters; SPC | CSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,381 | 6,072 | ||
| Admitted | 3,966 | 4,620 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.5% | 76.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.4% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/28 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1150 | 950/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Saint Peters; SPC | CSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Peters; SPC | CSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,400 | $39,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Saint Peters; SPC | CSU | ||
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| % Men | 24% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 19% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 18% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 37% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 4% |
Students |
Saint Peters; SPC | CSU | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Saint Peters; SPC | CSU | ||
| 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 Peter's University is larger than than CSU based on total student enrollment (3,673 students vs. 3,545 students)
Saint Peters; SPC vs. CSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Peters; SPC or CSU?
- Saint Peter's University is 31.5% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($39,954.00 vs. $30,380.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.5% higher at Saint Peters; SPC than Charleston Southern University ($39,954.00 vs. $30,380.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Peter's University than CSU ($14,486 vs. $21,347)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Charleston Southern University are 51.8% lower than costs at Saint Peter's University ($11,590 vs. $17,590)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Peter's University than Charleston Southern University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Peter's University students is 59.3% larger than aid received Charleston Southern University ($35,708 vs. $22,411)
Saint Peters; SPC vs. CSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Peters; SPC or CSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSU or Saint Peters; SPC .
- The average SAT score at Charleston Southern University (1030) is 112 points higher than at Saint Peters; SPC (918)
- Incoming CSU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Saint Peters; SPC (19)
- Accepted freshman Saint Peters; SPC students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at CSU (3.24)
- Saint Peters; SPC has a higher acceptance rate (90.5%) than CSU (76.1%)
Saint Peters; SPC vs. CSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Peters; SPC or CSU? 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 CSU and Saint Peters; SPC.
- The graduation rate at Saint Peters; SPC is higher than Charleston Southern University (51% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Saint Peter's University earn on average $8,600 more per year than CSU graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $39,800)
- Saint Peter's University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Saint Peters; SPC graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Saint Peters; SPC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/