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CofC Penn State PC Coastal Carolina GWU UHart CCSU Clemson Monmouth University Delaware Valley University AU North Greenville University| University of Saint Joseph | Charleston Southern University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
USJ | CSU | ||
| Location | West Hartford, CT | Charleston, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,992 | 3,418 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #290 | #918 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usj.edu | csuniv.edu | ||
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Costs |
USJ | CSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,050 | $29,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,050 | $29,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,240 | $11,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,860 | $17,536 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,311 | $26,417 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
USJ | CSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,654 | 4,967 | ||
| Admitted | 1,238 | 4,309 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.8% | 86.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1275 | 940/1170 | ||
| 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 |
USJ | CSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USJ | CSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,200 | $39,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
USJ | CSU | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 77% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 4% |
Students |
USJ | CSU | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 23% | ||
Campus |
USJ | CSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Charleston Southern University is larger than than USJ based on total student enrollment (3,418 students vs. 1,992 students)
USJ vs. CSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USJ or CSU?
- University of Saint Joseph is 42.6% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($42,050.00 vs. $29,490.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.6% higher at USJ than Charleston Southern University ($42,050.00 vs. $29,490.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Charleston Southern University than USJ ($17,536 vs. $25,860)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Charleston Southern University are 17.7% lower than costs at University of Saint Joseph ($11,250 vs. $13,240)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Saint Joseph than Charleston Southern University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Saint Joseph students is 7.2% larger than aid received Charleston Southern University ($28,311 vs. $26,417)
USJ vs. CSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USJ or CSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSU or USJ .
- The average SAT score at Charleston Southern University (1030) is 98 points higher than at USJ (932)
- Incoming CSU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at USJ (19)
- Accepted freshman USJ students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at CSU (3.24)
- CSU has a higher acceptance rate (86.8%) than USJ (74.8%)
USJ vs. CSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USJ or CSU? 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 CSU and USJ.
- The graduation rate at USJ is higher than Charleston Southern University (56% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from University of Saint Joseph earn on average $11,400 more per year than CSU graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $39,800)
- Charleston Southern University and USJ graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Charleston Southern University and USJ graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More USJ graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/