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Overview |
USJ | Abilene Christian University | ||
| Location | West Hartford, CT | Abilene, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,992 | 5,079 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #290 | #416 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usj.edu | acu.edu | ||
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Costs |
USJ | Abilene Christian University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,050 | $40,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,050 | $40,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,240 | $11,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,860 | $28,978 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,311 | $26,280 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
USJ | Abilene Christian University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,654 | 11,226 | ||
| Admitted | 1,238 | 7,386 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.8% | 65.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 12.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1275 | 1070/1280 | ||
| 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 15, 2024 |
Academics |
USJ | Abilene Christian University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USJ | Abilene Christian University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,200 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,325 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $261 |
Diversity |
USJ | Abilene Christian University | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 77% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
USJ | Abilene Christian University | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 16% | ||
Campus |
USJ | Abilene Christian University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Abilene Christian University is larger than than USJ based on total student enrollment (5,079 students vs. 1,992 students)
USJ vs. Abilene Christian University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USJ or Abilene Christian University?
- University of Saint Joseph is 4.3% more expensive to attend than Abilene Christian University for in-state tuition ($42,050.00 vs. $40,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.3% higher at USJ than Abilene Christian University ($42,050.00 vs. $40,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Saint Joseph than Abilene Christian University ($25,860 vs. $28,978)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Abilene Christian University are 15.1% lower than costs at University of Saint Joseph ($11,500 vs. $13,240)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Saint Joseph as Abilene Christian University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Saint Joseph students is 7.7% larger than aid received Abilene Christian University ($28,311 vs. $26,280)
USJ vs. Abilene Christian University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USJ or Abilene Christian University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Abilene Christian University or USJ .
- The average SAT score at Abilene Christian University (1092) is 160 points higher than at USJ (932)
- Incoming Abilene Christian University students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at USJ (19)
- Accepted freshman Abilene Christian University students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at USJ (3.46)
- USJ has a higher acceptance rate (74.8%) than Abilene Christian University (65.8%)
USJ vs. Abilene Christian University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USJ or Abilene Christian 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 Abilene Christian University and USJ.
- The graduation rate at Abilene Christian University is higher than University of Saint Joseph (60% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from University of Saint Joseph earn on average $5,200 more per year than Abilene Christian University graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $46,000)
- Abilene Christian University students graduate with a $1,675 lower median federal student loan debt than USJ graduates. ($25,325 vs. $27,000)
- Abilene Christian University graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than USJ graduates. ($261 vs. $279)
- More Abilene Christian University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USJ students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/