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Overview |
UMass | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Location | Amherst, MA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 32,229 | 7,861 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #176 | #141 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umass.edu | sju.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMass | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,186 | $49,410 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,405 | $49,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,123 | $15,285 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,291 | $33,777 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,350 | $29,822 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 100% |
Admission |
UMass | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 45,451 | 9,708 | ||
| Admitted | 28,871 | 8,609 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.5% | 88.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.99 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1480 | 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 15, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UMass | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMass | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,200 | $64,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $23,008 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $237 |
Diversity |
UMass | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
UMass | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 48% | ||
Campus |
UMass | 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
- University of Massachusetts Amherst is larger than than Saint Joseph's University based on total student enrollment (32,229 students vs. 7,861 students)
UMass vs. Saint Joseph's University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMass or Saint Joseph's University?
- Saint Joseph's University is 205.3% more expensive to attend than UMass for in-state tuition ($49,410.00 vs. $16,186.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.1% higher at Saint Joseph's University than University of Massachusetts Amherst ($49,410.00 vs. $37,405.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Amherst than Saint Joseph's University ($22,291 vs. $33,777)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Massachusetts Amherst are 8.2% lower than costs at Saint Joseph's University ($14,123 vs. $15,285)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Joseph's University than University of Massachusetts Amherst (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Joseph's University students is 141.5% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Amherst ($29,822 vs. $12,350)
UMass vs. Saint Joseph's University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMass 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 UMass .
- Accepted freshman UMass students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.99) than students at Saint Joseph's University (3.65)
- Saint Joseph's University has a higher acceptance rate (88.7%) than UMass (63.5%)
UMass vs. Saint Joseph's University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMass 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 UMass.
- The graduation rate at Saint Joseph's University is higher than University of Massachusetts Amherst (76% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Saint Joseph's University earn on average $8,800 more per year than UMass graduates after ten years. ($64,000 vs. $55,200)
- Saint Joseph's University students graduate with a $992 lower median federal student loan debt than UMass graduates. ($23,008 vs. $24,000)
- Saint Joseph's University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than UMass graduates. ($237 vs. $248)
- More Saint Joseph's University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMass students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/