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Overview |
Stockton | St John's | ||
| Location | Galloway, NJ | Queens, NY | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,788 | 19,691 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #562 | #388 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stockton.edu | stjohns.edu | ||
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Costs |
Stockton | St John's | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,996 | $48,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,884 | $48,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,332 | $19,926 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,752 | $28,206 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,052 | $33,773 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 100% |
Admission |
Stockton | St John's | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,338 | 25,223 | ||
| Admitted | 8,233 | 20,094 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.2% | 79.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 13.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1260 | 1110/1320 | ||
| 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 | Sep 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Stockton | St John's | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Stockton | St John's | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,100 | $61,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,108 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $218 | $268 |
Diversity |
Stockton | St John's | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 34% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
Stockton | St John's | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Stockton | St John's | ||
| 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
- St John's University New York is larger than than Stockton based on total student enrollment (19,691 students vs. 8,788 students)
Stockton vs. St John's Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Stockton or St John's?
- St John's University New York is 273.2% more expensive to attend than Stockton for in-state tuition ($48,500.00 vs. $12,996.00)
- Out of state tuition is 132.2% higher at St John's than Stockton University ($48,500.00 vs. $20,884.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Stockton University than St John's ($19,752 vs. $28,206)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Stockton University are 30% lower than costs at St John's University New York ($15,332 vs. $19,926)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St John's University New York than Stockton University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St John's University New York students is 180.2% larger than aid received Stockton University ($33,773 vs. $12,052)
Stockton vs. St John's Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Stockton or St John's? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St John's or Stockton .
- The average SAT score at St John's University New York (1080) is 6 points higher than at Stockton (1074)
- Incoming St John's students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Stockton (22)
- Accepted freshman Stockton students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at St John's (3.5)
- Stockton has a higher acceptance rate (88.2%) than St John's (79.7%)
Stockton vs. St John's Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Stockton or St John's? 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 St John's and Stockton.
- The graduation rate at Stockton is higher than St John's University New York (66% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from St John's University New York earn on average $12,300 more per year than Stockton graduates after ten years. ($61,400 vs. $49,100)
- Stockton University students graduate with a $4,892 lower median federal student loan debt than St John's graduates. ($21,108 vs. $26,000)
- Stockton graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than St John's graduates. ($218 vs. $268)
- More Stockton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St John's students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/