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Overview |
UB | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Location | Buffalo, NY | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 32,099 | 7,861 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #103 | #141 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | buffalo.edu | sju.edu | ||
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Costs |
UB | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $49,410 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,990 | $49,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,212 | $15,285 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,524 | $33,777 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,521 | $29,822 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 100% |
Admission |
UB | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 30,939 | 9,708 | ||
| Admitted | 20,948 | 8,609 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.7% | 88.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.1% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/32 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1380 | 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UB | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UB | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,400 | $64,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $23,008 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $237 |
Diversity |
UB | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 16% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
UB | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 48% | ||
Campus |
UB | 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
- University at Buffalo is larger than than Saint Joseph's University based on total student enrollment (32,099 students vs. 7,861 students)
UB vs. Saint Joseph's University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UB or Saint Joseph's University?
- Saint Joseph's University is 598.9% more expensive to attend than UB for in-state tuition ($49,410.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 97.7% higher at Saint Joseph's University than University at Buffalo ($49,410.00 vs. $24,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University at Buffalo than Saint Joseph's University ($18,524 vs. $33,777)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Joseph's University are 6.1% lower than costs at University at Buffalo ($15,285 vs. $16,212)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Joseph's University than University at Buffalo (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Joseph's University students is 250% larger than aid received University at Buffalo ($29,822 vs. $8,521)
UB vs. Saint Joseph's University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UB 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 UB .
- Accepted freshman UB students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Saint Joseph's University (3.65)
- Saint Joseph's University has a higher acceptance rate (88.7%) than UB (67.7%)
UB vs. Saint Joseph's University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UB 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 UB.
- The graduation rate at Saint Joseph's University is higher than University at Buffalo (76% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Saint Joseph's University earn on average $5,600 more per year than UB graduates after ten years. ($64,000 vs. $58,400)
- University at Buffalo students graduate with a $3,508 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Joseph's University graduates. ($19,500 vs. $23,008)
- UB graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Joseph's University graduates. ($201 vs. $237)
- More Saint Joseph's University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UB 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/