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UConn Pace University-New York Gannon University Rowan University New York Institute of Technology UHart Quinnipiac SCSU Penn State University at Albany- SUNY URI UMass Dartmouth| University of New Haven | University of Saint Joseph | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UNH | USJ | ||
| Location | West Haven, CT | West Hartford, CT | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,819 | 1,992 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #664 | #290 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | newhaven.edu | usj.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNH | USJ | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,610 | $42,050 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,610 | $42,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,608 | $13,240 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,135 | $25,860 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,556 | $28,311 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
UNH | USJ | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,199 | 1,654 | ||
| Admitted | 10,218 | 1,238 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.2% | 74.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.2% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| SAT Range | 1090/1270 | 1070/1275 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
UNH | USJ | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNH | USJ | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,300 | $51,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
UNH | USJ | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 6% |
Students |
UNH | USJ | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 16% | ||
Campus |
UNH | USJ | ||
| 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
- University of New Haven is larger than than USJ based on total student enrollment (8,819 students vs. 1,992 students)
UNH vs. USJ Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNH or USJ?
- University of New Haven is 1.3% more expensive to attend than USJ for in-state tuition ($42,610.00 vs. $42,050.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.3% higher at UNH than University of Saint Joseph ($42,610.00 vs. $42,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Saint Joseph than UNH ($25,860 vs. $33,135)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Saint Joseph are 40.5% lower than costs at University of New Haven ($13,240 vs. $18,608)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of New Haven as University of Saint Joseph (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Saint Joseph students is 2.7% larger than aid received University of New Haven ($28,311 vs. $27,556)
UNH vs. USJ Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNH or USJ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USJ or UNH .
- The average SAT score at University of New Haven (1066) is 134 points higher than at USJ (932)
- Incoming UNH students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at USJ (19)
- Accepted freshman UNH students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at USJ (3.46)
- UNH has a higher acceptance rate (91.2%) than USJ (74.8%)
UNH vs. USJ Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNH or USJ? 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 USJ and UNH.
- The graduation rate at USJ is higher than University of New Haven (56% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from University of New Haven earn on average $1,100 more per year than USJ graduates after ten years. ($52,300 vs. $51,200)
- University of Saint Joseph and UNH graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- University of Saint Joseph and UNH graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More UNH graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USJ students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/