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UT Austin St. Bona DBU St. Mary's University Le Moyne College UB Texas State Baylor SUNY at Geneseo SU Niagara University Roberts Wesleyan College| Saint John Fisher College | Saint Edward's University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Fisher | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
| Location | Rochester, NY | Austin, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,621 | 3,470 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #205 | #439 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sjfc.edu | stedwards.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fisher | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,748 | $49,886 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,748 | $49,886 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,666 | $13,876 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,312 | $27,193 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,155 | $38,787 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Fisher | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,200 | 6,015 | ||
| Admitted | 3,068 | 5,119 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73% | 85.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 12.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1260 | 1030/1270 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Fisher | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fisher | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,800 | $55,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,900 | $25,271 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $247 | $261 |
Diversity |
Fisher | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 37% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 40% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Fisher | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Fisher | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Saint John Fisher College is larger than than St. Edward's University- St. Edward's based on total student enrollment (3,621 students vs. 3,470 students)
Fisher vs. St. Edward's University- St. Edward's Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fisher or St. Edward's University- St. Edward's?
- Saint Edward's University is 35.8% more expensive to attend than Fisher for in-state tuition ($49,886.00 vs. $36,748.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.8% higher at St. Edward's University- St. Edward's than Saint John Fisher College ($49,886.00 vs. $36,748.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Edward's University than Fisher ($27,193 vs. $28,312)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint John Fisher College are 1.5% lower than costs at Saint Edward's University ($13,666 vs. $13,876)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint John Fisher College than Saint Edward's University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Edward's University students is 75.1% larger than aid received Saint John Fisher College ($38,787 vs. $22,155)
Fisher vs. St. Edward's University- St. Edward's Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fisher or St. Edward's University- St. Edward's? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Edward's University- St. Edward's or Fisher .
- The average SAT score at Saint Edward's University (1135) is 48 points higher than at Fisher (1087)
- Incoming St. Edward's University- St. Edward's students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Fisher (24)
- Accepted freshman Fisher students have at the same average high school GPA (3.53) as students at St. Edward's University- St. Edward's (3.53)
- St. Edward's University- St. Edward's has a higher acceptance rate (85.1%) than Fisher (73%)
Fisher vs. St. Edward's University- St. Edward's Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fisher or St. Edward's University- St. Edward's? 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 St. Edward's University- St. Edward's and Fisher.
- The graduation rate at Fisher is higher than Saint Edward's University (73% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Saint Edward's University earn on average $4,300 more per year than Fisher graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $50,800)
- Saint John Fisher College students graduate with a $1,371 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Edward's University- St. Edward's graduates. ($23,900 vs. $25,271)
- Fisher graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than St. Edward's University- St. Edward's graduates. ($247 vs. $261)
- More Fisher graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Edward's University- St. Edward's students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/