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Overview |
PennWest Edinboro | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Location | Edinboro, PA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,043 | 7,861 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1034 | #141 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | edinboro.edu | sju.edu | ||
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Costs |
PennWest Edinboro | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $49,410 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,574 | $49,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,660 | $15,285 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $33,777 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $29,822 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
PennWest Edinboro | 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 | 3.56 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | 1150/1330 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
PennWest Edinboro | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PennWest Edinboro | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,700 | $64,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,008 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $237 |
Diversity |
PennWest Edinboro | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
PennWest Edinboro | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 48% | ||
Campus |
PennWest Edinboro | 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 PennWest Edinboro based on total student enrollment (7,861 students vs. 4,043 students)
PennWest Edinboro vs. Saint Joseph's University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PennWest Edinboro or Saint Joseph's University?
- Saint Joseph's University is 540.4% more expensive to attend than PennWest Edinboro for in-state tuition ($49,410.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 326.9% higher at Saint Joseph's University than PennWest Edinboro ($49,410.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at PennWest Edinboro are 31.1% lower than costs at Saint Joseph's University ($11,660 vs. $15,285)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Joseph's University than PennWest Edinboro (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Joseph's University students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest Edinboro ($29,822 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, PennWest Edinboro 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 PennWest Edinboro .
- Accepted freshman Saint Joseph's University students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at PennWest Edinboro (3.56)
PennWest Edinboro vs. Saint Joseph's University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PennWest Edinboro 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 PennWest Edinboro.
- The graduation rate at Saint Joseph's University is higher than PennWest Edinboro (76% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Saint Joseph's University earn on average $26,300 more per year than PennWest Edinboro graduates after ten years. ($64,000 vs. $37,700)
- Saint Joseph's University students graduate with a $3,992 lower median federal student loan debt than PennWest Edinboro graduates. ($23,008 vs. $27,000)
- Saint Joseph's University graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than PennWest Edinboro graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More Saint Joseph's University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PennWest Edinboro students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/