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CSU Cal State Fullerton California State University-Fresno Sacramento State Cal State East Bay CSUDH Husson University California State University-Northridge UNH Manchester Mount St. Mary's College CSU Bakersfield| Fresno Pacific University | Saint Joseph's College of Maine | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Fresno Pacific University | Saint Joseph's College of Maine | ||
| Location | Fresno, CA | Standish, ME | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,032 | 1,478 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #589 | #753 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Mennonite Brethren Church | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fresno.edu | sjcme.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fresno Pacific University | Saint Joseph's College of Maine | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,614 | $41,586 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,614 | $41,586 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,238 | $14,936 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,255 | $29,625 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,985 | $26,987 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Fresno Pacific University | Saint Joseph's College of Maine | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 832 | 1,472 | ||
| Admitted | 624 | 1,190 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75% | 80.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.8% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1240 | 960/1120 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Fresno Pacific University | Saint Joseph's College of Maine | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fresno Pacific University | Saint Joseph's College of Maine | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,600 | $43,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $279 |
Diversity |
Fresno Pacific University | Saint Joseph's College of Maine | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 35% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 43% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 40% |
Students |
Fresno Pacific University | Saint Joseph's College of Maine | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Fresno Pacific University | Saint Joseph's College of Maine | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fresno Pacific University is larger than than Saint Joseph's College of Maine based on total student enrollment (3,032 students vs. 1,478 students)
Fresno Pacific University vs. Saint Joseph's College of Maine Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fresno Pacific University or Saint Joseph's College of Maine?
- Saint Joseph's College of Maine is 23.7% more expensive to attend than Fresno Pacific University for in-state tuition ($41,586.00 vs. $33,614.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.7% higher at Saint Joseph's College of Maine than Fresno Pacific University ($41,586.00 vs. $33,614.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fresno Pacific University than Saint Joseph's College of Maine ($15,255 vs. $29,625)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fresno Pacific University are 61.7% lower than costs at Saint Joseph's College of Maine ($9,238 vs. $14,936)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Fresno Pacific University as Saint Joseph's College of Maine (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Joseph's College of Maine students is 0% larger than aid received Fresno Pacific University ($26,987 vs. $26,985)
Fresno Pacific University vs. Saint Joseph's College of Maine Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fresno Pacific University or Saint Joseph's College of Maine? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Joseph's College of Maine or Fresno Pacific University .
- The average SAT score at Saint Joseph's College of Maine (989) is 1 points higher than at Fresno Pacific University (988)
- Incoming Saint Joseph's College of Maine students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Fresno Pacific University (22)
- Accepted freshman Fresno Pacific University students have a 0.54 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Saint Joseph's College of Maine (3.0)
- Saint Joseph's College of Maine has a higher acceptance rate (80.8%) than Fresno Pacific University (75%)
Fresno Pacific University vs. Saint Joseph's College of Maine Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fresno Pacific University or Saint Joseph's College of Maine? 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 College of Maine and Fresno Pacific University.
- The graduation rate at Saint Joseph's College of Maine is higher than Fresno Pacific University (55% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Fresno Pacific University earn on average $300 more per year than Saint Joseph's College of Maine graduates after ten years. ($43,600 vs. $43,300)
- Fresno Pacific University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Joseph's College of Maine graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Fresno Pacific University graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Joseph's College of Maine graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Saint Joseph's College of Maine graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fresno Pacific University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/