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Overview |
USJ | DeSales University | ||
| Location | West Hartford, CT | Center Valley, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,992 | 2,991 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #290 | #262 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usj.edu | desales.edu | ||
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Costs |
USJ | DeSales University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,050 | $41,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,050 | $41,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,240 | $13,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,860 | $29,104 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,311 | $27,824 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
USJ | DeSales University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,654 | 3,662 | ||
| Admitted | 1,238 | 2,826 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.8% | 77.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 18% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1275 | 1100/1280 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
USJ | DeSales University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USJ | DeSales University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,200 | $51,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
USJ | DeSales University | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 77% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 6% |
Students |
USJ | DeSales University | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 34% | ||
Campus |
USJ | DeSales University | ||
| 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
- DeSales University is larger than than USJ based on total student enrollment (2,991 students vs. 1,992 students)
USJ vs. DeSales University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USJ or DeSales University?
- University of Saint Joseph is 2.3% more expensive to attend than DeSales University for in-state tuition ($42,050.00 vs. $41,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.3% higher at USJ than DeSales University ($42,050.00 vs. $41,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Saint Joseph than DeSales University ($25,860 vs. $29,104)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Saint Joseph are 2% lower than costs at DeSales University ($13,240 vs. $13,500)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Saint Joseph as DeSales University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Saint Joseph students is 1.8% larger than aid received DeSales University ($28,311 vs. $27,824)
USJ vs. DeSales University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USJ or DeSales University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between DeSales University or USJ .
- The average SAT score at DeSales University (1054) is 122 points higher than at USJ (932)
- Incoming DeSales University students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at USJ (19)
- Accepted freshman USJ students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at DeSales University (3.39)
- DeSales University has a higher acceptance rate (77.2%) than USJ (74.8%)
USJ vs. DeSales University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USJ or DeSales 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 DeSales University and USJ.
- The graduation rate at DeSales University is higher than University of Saint Joseph (69% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from University of Saint Joseph earn on average $100 more per year than DeSales University graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $51,100)
- DeSales University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than USJ graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- DeSales University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than USJ graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More DeSales University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USJ students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/