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Overview |
UHart | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Location | West Hartford, CT | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,732 | 7,861 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #322 | #141 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hartford.edu | sju.edu | ||
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Costs |
UHart | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,851 | $49,410 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,851 | $49,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,512 | $15,285 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,687 | $33,777 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,250 | $29,822 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
UHart | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,230 | 9,708 | ||
| Admitted | 10,948 | 8,609 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.8% | 88.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.5% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1290 | 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 |
UHart | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UHart | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $64,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,008 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $237 |
Diversity |
UHart | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
UHart | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 48% | ||
Campus |
UHart | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Saint Joseph's University is larger than than UHart based on total student enrollment (7,861 students vs. 5,732 students)
UHart vs. Saint Joseph's University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UHart or Saint Joseph's University?
- Saint Joseph's University is 15.3% more expensive to attend than UHart for in-state tuition ($49,410.00 vs. $42,851.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.3% higher at Saint Joseph's University than University of Hartford ($49,410.00 vs. $42,851.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Hartford than Saint Joseph's University ($31,687 vs. $33,777)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Hartford are 13.1% lower than costs at Saint Joseph's University ($13,512 vs. $15,285)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Joseph's University than University of Hartford (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Joseph's University students is 2% larger than aid received University of Hartford ($29,822 vs. $29,250)
UHart vs. Saint Joseph's University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UHart 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 UHart .
- Accepted freshman Saint Joseph's University students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at UHart (3.26)
- Saint Joseph's University has a higher acceptance rate (88.7%) than UHart (82.8%)
UHart vs. Saint Joseph's University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UHart 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 UHart.
- The graduation rate at Saint Joseph's University is higher than University of Hartford (76% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Saint Joseph's University earn on average $14,400 more per year than UHart graduates after ten years. ($64,000 vs. $49,600)
- Saint Joseph's University students graduate with a $3,992 lower median federal student loan debt than UHart graduates. ($23,008 vs. $27,000)
- Saint Joseph's University graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than UHart graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More Saint Joseph's University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UHart 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/