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Overview |
University at Albany- SUNY | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Location | Albany, NY | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,658 | 7,861 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #242 | #141 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | albany.edu | sju.edu | ||
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Costs |
University at Albany- SUNY | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $49,410 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,910 | $49,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,598 | $15,285 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,714 | $33,777 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,485 | $29,822 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
University at Albany- SUNY | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,976 | 9,708 | ||
| Admitted | 17,639 | 8,609 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.9% | 88.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/31 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1320 | 1150/1330 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University at Albany- SUNY | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,800 | $64,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,065 | $23,008 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $237 |
Diversity |
University at Albany- SUNY | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
University at Albany- SUNY | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 48% | ||
Campus |
University at Albany- SUNY | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY at Albany is larger than than Saint Joseph's University based on total student enrollment (16,658 students vs. 7,861 students)
University at Albany- SUNY vs. Saint Joseph's University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University at Albany- SUNY or Saint Joseph's University?
- Saint Joseph's University is 598.9% more expensive to attend than University at Albany- SUNY for in-state tuition ($49,410.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 98.4% higher at Saint Joseph's University than SUNY at Albany ($49,410.00 vs. $24,910.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Albany than Saint Joseph's University ($17,714 vs. $33,777)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Joseph's University are 2% lower than costs at SUNY at Albany ($15,285 vs. $15,598)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Joseph's University than SUNY at Albany (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Joseph's University students is 159.7% larger than aid received SUNY at Albany ($29,822 vs. $11,485)
University at Albany- SUNY vs. Saint Joseph's University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University at Albany- SUNY or Saint Joseph's University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Joseph's University or University at Albany- SUNY .
- Accepted freshman Saint Joseph's University students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at University at Albany- SUNY (3.3)
- Saint Joseph's University has a higher acceptance rate (88.7%) than University at Albany- SUNY (67.9%)
University at Albany- SUNY vs. Saint Joseph's University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University at Albany- SUNY or Saint Joseph's University? 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 Saint Joseph's University and University at Albany- SUNY.
- The graduation rate at Saint Joseph's University is higher than SUNY at Albany (76% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Saint Joseph's University earn on average $8,200 more per year than University at Albany- SUNY graduates after ten years. ($64,000 vs. $55,800)
- SUNY at Albany students graduate with a $1,943 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Joseph's University graduates. ($21,065 vs. $23,008)
- University at Albany- SUNY graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Joseph's University graduates. ($217 vs. $237)
- More Saint Joseph's University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University at Albany- SUNY students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/