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Overview |
USJ | Hamline University | ||
| Location | West Hartford, CT | Saint Paul, MN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,992 | 2,638 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #290 | #400 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usj.edu | hamline.edu | ||
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Costs |
USJ | Hamline University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,050 | $45,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,050 | $45,540 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,240 | $11,213 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,860 | $23,021 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,311 | $33,013 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
USJ | Hamline University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,654 | 3,840 | ||
| Admitted | 1,238 | 3,093 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.8% | 80.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1275 | 1030/1258 | ||
| 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 | Hamline University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USJ | Hamline University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,200 | $55,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $250 |
Diversity |
USJ | Hamline University | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 77% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
USJ | Hamline University | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 22% | ||
Campus |
USJ | Hamline 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
- Hamline University is larger than than USJ based on total student enrollment (2,638 students vs. 1,992 students)
USJ vs. Hamline University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USJ or Hamline University?
- Hamline University is 8.3% more expensive to attend than USJ for in-state tuition ($45,540.00 vs. $42,050.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.3% higher at Hamline University than University of Saint Joseph ($45,540.00 vs. $42,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hamline University than USJ ($23,021 vs. $25,860)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hamline University are 18.1% lower than costs at University of Saint Joseph ($11,213 vs. $13,240)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Saint Joseph as Hamline University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hamline University students is 16.6% larger than aid received University of Saint Joseph ($33,013 vs. $28,311)
USJ vs. Hamline University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USJ or Hamline University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hamline University or USJ .
- The average SAT score at Hamline University (1127) is 195 points higher than at USJ (932)
- Incoming Hamline University students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at USJ (19)
- Accepted freshman Hamline University students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at USJ (3.46)
- Hamline University has a higher acceptance rate (80.5%) than USJ (74.8%)
USJ vs. Hamline University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USJ or Hamline 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 Hamline University and USJ.
- The graduation rate at Hamline University is higher than University of Saint Joseph (68% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Hamline University earn on average $3,900 more per year than USJ graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $51,200)
- Hamline University students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than USJ graduates. ($24,250 vs. $27,000)
- Hamline University graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than USJ graduates. ($250 vs. $279)
- More Hamline University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USJ students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/