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Overview |
Cairn | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Location | Langhorne, PA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,031 | 7,861 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #141 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cairn.edu | sju.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cairn | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,255 | $49,410 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,255 | $49,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,764 | $15,285 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,923 | $33,777 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,376 | $29,822 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Cairn | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 468 | 9,708 | ||
| Admitted | 379 | 8,609 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81% | 88.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 53.3% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 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, 2024 |
Academics |
Cairn | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cairn | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,000 | $64,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,008 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $237 |
Diversity |
Cairn | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Cairn | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Cairn | 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 Cairn based on total student enrollment (7,861 students vs. 1,031 students)
Cairn vs. Saint Joseph's University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cairn or Saint Joseph's University?
- Saint Joseph's University is 58.1% more expensive to attend than Cairn for in-state tuition ($49,410.00 vs. $31,255.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58.1% higher at Saint Joseph's University than Cairn University ($49,410.00 vs. $31,255.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cairn University than Saint Joseph's University ($25,923 vs. $33,777)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cairn University are 29.9% lower than costs at Saint Joseph's University ($11,764 vs. $15,285)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Joseph's University than Cairn University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Joseph's University students is 62.3% larger than aid received Cairn University ($29,822 vs. $18,376)
Cairn vs. Saint Joseph's University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cairn 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 Cairn .
- Accepted freshman Saint Joseph's University students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Cairn (3.31)
- Saint Joseph's University has a higher acceptance rate (88.7%) than Cairn (81%)
Cairn vs. Saint Joseph's University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cairn 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 Cairn.
- The graduation rate at Saint Joseph's University is higher than Cairn University (76% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Saint Joseph's University earn on average $27,000 more per year than Cairn graduates after ten years. ($64,000 vs. $37,000)
- Saint Joseph's University students graduate with a $3,992 lower median federal student loan debt than Cairn graduates. ($23,008 vs. $27,000)
- Saint Joseph's University graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Cairn graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More Saint Joseph's University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cairn students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/