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Wingate University UNC Charlotte Penn State UHart CCSU Monmouth University Delaware Valley University GWU Elon Campbell University Quinnipiac UT| University of Saint Joseph | Queens University of Charlotte | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
USJ | Queens | ||
| Location | West Hartford, CT | Charlotte, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,992 | 1,873 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #290 | #289 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usj.edu | queens.edu | ||
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Costs |
USJ | Queens | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,050 | $39,030 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,050 | $39,030 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,240 | $14,026 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,860 | $29,459 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,311 | $25,123 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
USJ | Queens | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,654 | 3,154 | ||
| Admitted | 1,238 | 2,248 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.8% | 71.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 13.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1275 | 1080/1255 | ||
| 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 | Sep 7, 2023 |
Academics |
USJ | Queens | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USJ | Queens | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,200 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
USJ | Queens | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 77% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 8% |
Students |
USJ | Queens | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 37% | ||
Campus |
USJ | Queens | ||
| 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
- University of Saint Joseph is larger than than Queens based on total student enrollment (1,992 students vs. 1,873 students)
USJ vs. Queens Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USJ or Queens?
- University of Saint Joseph is 7.7% more expensive to attend than Queens for in-state tuition ($42,050.00 vs. $39,030.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.7% higher at USJ than Queens University of Charlotte ($42,050.00 vs. $39,030.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Saint Joseph than Queens ($25,860 vs. $29,459)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Saint Joseph are 5.9% lower than costs at Queens University of Charlotte ($13,240 vs. $14,026)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Saint Joseph as Queens University of Charlotte (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Saint Joseph students is 12.7% larger than aid received Queens University of Charlotte ($28,311 vs. $25,123)
USJ vs. Queens Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USJ or Queens? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Queens or USJ .
- The average SAT score at Queens University of Charlotte (1064) is 132 points higher than at USJ (932)
- Incoming Queens students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at USJ (19)
- Accepted freshman USJ students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Queens (3.41)
- USJ has a higher acceptance rate (74.8%) than Queens (71.3%)
USJ vs. Queens Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USJ or Queens? 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 Queens and USJ.
- The graduation rate at Queens is higher than University of Saint Joseph (61% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from University of Saint Joseph earn on average $7,100 more per year than Queens graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $44,100)
- Queens University of Charlotte students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than USJ graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Queens graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than USJ graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More USJ graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Queens 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/