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Overview |
Umary | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Location | Bismarck, ND | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,652 | 7,861 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #438 | #141 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umary.edu | sju.edu | ||
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Costs |
Umary | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,710 | $49,410 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,710 | $49,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,220 | $15,285 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,369 | $33,777 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,371 | $29,822 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Umary | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,499 | 9,708 | ||
| Admitted | 1,220 | 8,609 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.4% | 88.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.5% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1096/1320 | 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 | Sep 30, 2023 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Umary | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Umary | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,900 | $64,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $23,008 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $237 |
Diversity |
Umary | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Umary | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 67% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Umary | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | 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 Umary based on total student enrollment (7,861 students vs. 3,652 students)
Umary vs. Saint Joseph's University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Umary or Saint Joseph's University?
- Saint Joseph's University is 164.1% more expensive to attend than Umary for in-state tuition ($49,410.00 vs. $18,710.00)
- Out of state tuition is 164.1% higher at Saint Joseph's University than University of Mary ($49,410.00 vs. $18,710.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Mary than Saint Joseph's University ($18,369 vs. $33,777)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Mary are 85.9% lower than costs at Saint Joseph's University ($8,220 vs. $15,285)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Mary as Saint Joseph's University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Joseph's University students is 123% larger than aid received University of Mary ($29,822 vs. $13,371)
Umary vs. Saint Joseph's University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Umary 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 Umary .
- Accepted freshman Saint Joseph's University students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Umary (3.37)
- Saint Joseph's University has a higher acceptance rate (88.7%) than Umary (81.4%)
Umary vs. Saint Joseph's University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Umary 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 Umary.
- The graduation rate at Saint Joseph's University is higher than University of Mary (76% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Saint Joseph's University earn on average $12,100 more per year than Umary graduates after ten years. ($64,000 vs. $51,900)
- University of Mary students graduate with a $508 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Joseph's University graduates. ($22,500 vs. $23,008)
- Umary graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Joseph's University graduates. ($232 vs. $237)
- More Saint Joseph's University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Umary 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/