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Overview |
USciences | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,420 | 7,861 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1037 | #141 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usciences.edu | sju.edu | ||
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Costs |
USciences | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,800 | $49,410 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,800 | $49,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,594 | $15,285 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $33,777 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $29,822 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
USciences | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 9,708 | ||
| Admitted | - | 8,609 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.7% | |||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1090/1340 | 1150/1330 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
USciences | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USciences | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $91,100 | $64,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,008 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $237 |
Diversity |
USciences | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
USciences | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 48% | ||
Campus |
USciences | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Saint Joseph's University is larger than than USciences based on total student enrollment (7,861 students vs. 2,420 students)
USciences vs. Saint Joseph's University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USciences or Saint Joseph's University?
- Saint Joseph's University is 91.5% more expensive to attend than USciences for in-state tuition ($49,410.00 vs. $25,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 91.5% higher at Saint Joseph's University than University of the Sciences ($49,410.00 vs. $25,800.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Joseph's University are 15.1% lower than costs at University of the Sciences ($15,285 vs. $17,594)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Joseph's University than University of the Sciences (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Joseph's University students is ?% larger than aid received University of the Sciences ($29,822 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, USciences 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 USciences .
- Accepted freshman Saint Joseph's University students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at USciences (3.63)
USciences vs. Saint Joseph's University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USciences 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 USciences.
- The graduation rate at Saint Joseph's University is higher than University of the Sciences (76% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from University of the Sciences earn on average $27,100 more per year than Saint Joseph's University graduates after ten years. ($91,100 vs. $64,000)
- Saint Joseph's University students graduate with a $3,992 lower median federal student loan debt than USciences graduates. ($23,008 vs. $27,000)
- Saint Joseph's University graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than USciences graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More USciences graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Joseph's University students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/