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Overview |
USJ | College of Mount Saint Vincent | ||
| Location | West Hartford, CT | Bronx, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,992 | 2,877 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #290 | #650 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usj.edu | mountsaintvincent.edu | ||
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Costs |
USJ | College of Mount Saint Vincent | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,050 | $39,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,050 | $39,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,240 | $13,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,860 | $17,084 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,311 | $33,566 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 89% |
Admission |
USJ | College of Mount Saint Vincent | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,654 | 3,465 | ||
| Admitted | 1,238 | 3,080 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.8% | 88.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 16% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1275 | 943/1216 | ||
| 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 | College of Mount Saint Vincent | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USJ | College of Mount Saint Vincent | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,200 | $56,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
USJ | College of Mount Saint Vincent | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 22% | ||
| % Women | 77% | 78% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 27% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 39% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 4% |
Students |
USJ | College of Mount Saint Vincent | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 18% | ||
Campus |
USJ | College of Mount Saint Vincent | ||
| 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
- College of Mount Saint Vincent is larger than than USJ based on total student enrollment (2,877 students vs. 1,992 students)
USJ vs. College of Mount Saint Vincent Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USJ or College of Mount Saint Vincent?
- University of Saint Joseph is 6.5% more expensive to attend than College of Mount Saint Vincent for in-state tuition ($42,050.00 vs. $39,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.5% higher at USJ than College of Mount Saint Vincent ($42,050.00 vs. $39,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of Mount Saint Vincent than USJ ($17,084 vs. $25,860)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Saint Joseph are 2% lower than costs at College of Mount Saint Vincent ($13,240 vs. $13,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Saint Joseph than College of Mount Saint Vincent (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Mount Saint Vincent students is 18.6% larger than aid received University of Saint Joseph ($33,566 vs. $28,311)
USJ vs. College of Mount Saint Vincent Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USJ or College of Mount Saint Vincent? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between College of Mount Saint Vincent or USJ .
- The average SAT score at University of Saint Joseph (932) is 26 points higher than at College of Mount Saint Vincent (906)
- Incoming College of Mount Saint Vincent students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at USJ (19)
- Accepted freshman USJ students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at College of Mount Saint Vincent (3.14)
- College of Mount Saint Vincent has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than USJ (74.8%)
USJ vs. College of Mount Saint Vincent Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USJ or College of Mount Saint Vincent? 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 College of Mount Saint Vincent and USJ.
- The graduation rate at College of Mount Saint Vincent is higher than University of Saint Joseph (57% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from College of Mount Saint Vincent earn on average $5,200 more per year than USJ graduates after ten years. ($56,400 vs. $51,200)
- College of Mount Saint Vincent and USJ graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- College of Mount Saint Vincent 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 College of Mount Saint Vincent students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/