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Overview |
Saint Peters; SPC | LRC | ||
| Location | Jersey City, NJ | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,430 | 2,068 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #574 | #796 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saintpeters.edu | laroche.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Peters; SPC | LRC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,790 | $31,334 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,790 | $31,334 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,108 | $12,886 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,996 | $24,233 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,256 | $20,948 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Saint Peters; SPC | LRC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,999 | 3,222 | ||
| Admitted | 2,664 | 3,137 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.8% | 97.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 4.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/28 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1150 | 970/1170 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Saint Peters; SPC | LRC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Peters; SPC | LRC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,400 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $268 |
Diversity |
Saint Peters; SPC | LRC | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 18% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 37% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 8% |
Students |
Saint Peters; SPC | LRC | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Saint Peters; SPC | LRC | ||
| 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 Peter's University is larger than than LRC based on total student enrollment (3,430 students vs. 2,068 students)
Saint Peters; SPC vs. LRC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Peters; SPC or LRC?
- Saint Peter's University is 23.8% more expensive to attend than LRC for in-state tuition ($38,790.00 vs. $31,334.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.8% higher at Saint Peters; SPC than La Roche College ($38,790.00 vs. $31,334.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Peter's University than LRC ($11,996 vs. $24,233)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at La Roche College are 32.8% lower than costs at Saint Peter's University ($12,886 vs. $17,108)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Peter's University than La Roche College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Peter's University students is 68.3% larger than aid received La Roche College ($35,256 vs. $20,948)
Saint Peters; SPC vs. LRC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Peters; SPC or LRC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LRC or Saint Peters; SPC .
- The average SAT score at La Roche College (939) is 21 points higher than at Saint Peters; SPC (918)
- Incoming LRC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Saint Peters; SPC (19)
- Accepted freshman Saint Peters; SPC students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at LRC (3.2)
- LRC has a higher acceptance rate (97.4%) than Saint Peters; SPC (88.8%)
Saint Peters; SPC vs. LRC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Peters; SPC or LRC? 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 LRC and Saint Peters; SPC.
- The graduation rate at Saint Peters; SPC is the same as at La Roche College (51% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Saint Peter's University earn on average $4,100 more per year than LRC graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $44,300)
- Saint Peter's University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than LRC graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- Saint Peters; SPC graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than LRC graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More LRC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Peters; SPC students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/