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Overview |
Saint Peters; SPC | Ship | ||
| Location | Jersey City, NJ | Shippensburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,673 | 5,184 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #610 | #708 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saintpeters.edu | ship.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Peters; SPC | Ship | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,954 | $9,570 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,954 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,590 | $12,952 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,486 | $23,344 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,708 | $5,951 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 85% |
Admission |
Saint Peters; SPC | Ship | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,381 | 6,545 | ||
| Admitted | 3,966 | 5,599 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.5% | 85.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.4% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1150 | 990/1210 | ||
| 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 | Ship | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Peters; SPC | Ship | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,400 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $258 |
Diversity |
Saint Peters; SPC | Ship | ||
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| % Men | 24% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 19% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 18% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 37% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Saint Peters; SPC | Ship | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Saint Peters; SPC | Ship | ||
| 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
- Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Saint Peters; SPC based on total student enrollment (5,184 students vs. 3,673 students)
Saint Peters; SPC vs. Ship Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Peters; SPC or Ship?
- Saint Peter's University is 317.5% more expensive to attend than Ship for in-state tuition ($39,954.00 vs. $9,570.00)
- Out of state tuition is 245.2% higher at Saint Peters; SPC than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($39,954.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Peter's University than Ship ($14,486 vs. $23,344)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania are 35.8% lower than costs at Saint Peter's University ($12,952 vs. $17,590)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Peter's University than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Peter's University students is 500% larger than aid received Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($35,708 vs. $5,951)
Saint Peters; SPC vs. Ship Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Peters; SPC or Ship? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ship or Saint Peters; SPC .
- The average SAT score at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania (979) is 61 points higher than at Saint Peters; SPC (918)
- Incoming Ship students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Saint Peters; SPC (19)
- Accepted freshman Saint Peters; SPC students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Ship (3.23)
- Saint Peters; SPC has a higher acceptance rate (90.5%) than Ship (85.5%)
Saint Peters; SPC vs. Ship Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Peters; SPC or Ship? 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 Ship and Saint Peters; SPC.
- The graduation rate at Ship is higher than Saint Peter's University (60% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Saint Peter's University earn on average $1,200 more per year than Ship graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $47,200)
- Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania and Saint Peters; SPC graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($25,000 vs. $25,000)
- Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania and Saint Peters; SPC graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($258 vs. $258)
- More Ship graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Peters; SPC students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/