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Overview |
Syracuse | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Location | Syracuse, NY | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 22,698 | 7,861 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #165 | #141 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | syr.edu | sju.edu | ||
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Costs |
Syracuse | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,440 | $49,410 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,440 | $49,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,170 | $15,285 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,651 | $33,777 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,737 | $29,822 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 100% |
Admission |
Syracuse | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 41,489 | 9,708 | ||
| Admitted | 21,471 | 8,609 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51.8% | 88.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1430 | 1150/1330 | ||
| 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 | Jan 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Syracuse | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Syracuse | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,900 | $64,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,008 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $237 |
Diversity |
Syracuse | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Syracuse | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Syracuse | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Syracuse University is larger than than Saint Joseph's University based on total student enrollment (22,698 students vs. 7,861 students)
Syracuse vs. Saint Joseph's University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Syracuse or Saint Joseph's University?
- Syracuse University is 18.3% more expensive to attend than Saint Joseph's University for in-state tuition ($58,440.00 vs. $49,410.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.3% higher at Syracuse than Saint Joseph's University ($58,440.00 vs. $49,410.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Joseph's University than Syracuse ($33,777 vs. $43,651)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Joseph's University are 12.3% lower than costs at Syracuse University ($15,285 vs. $17,170)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Joseph's University than Syracuse University (100% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Syracuse University students is 16.5% larger than aid received Saint Joseph's University ($34,737 vs. $29,822)
Syracuse vs. Saint Joseph's University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Syracuse 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 Syracuse .
- Accepted freshman Syracuse students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Saint Joseph's University (3.65)
- Saint Joseph's University has a higher acceptance rate (88.7%) than Syracuse (51.8%)
Syracuse vs. Saint Joseph's University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Syracuse 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 Syracuse.
- The graduation rate at Syracuse is higher than Saint Joseph's University (80% vs. 76%)
- Graduates from Syracuse University earn on average $1,900 more per year than Saint Joseph's University graduates after ten years. ($65,900 vs. $64,000)
- Saint Joseph's University students graduate with a $3,992 lower median federal student loan debt than Syracuse graduates. ($23,008 vs. $27,000)
- Saint Joseph's University graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Syracuse graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More Syracuse graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Joseph's University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/