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Overview |
Saint Joseph's College of Maine | HSU | ||
| Location | Standish, ME | Abilene, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,478 | 1,765 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #753 | #741 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sjcme.edu | hsutx.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Joseph's College of Maine | HSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,586 | $30,694 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,586 | $30,694 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,936 | $9,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,625 | $22,636 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,987 | $22,695 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Saint Joseph's College of Maine | HSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,472 | 2,314 | ||
| Admitted | 1,190 | 2,042 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.8% | 88.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 17.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1120 | 1010/1198 | ||
| 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 |
Saint Joseph's College of Maine | HSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Joseph's College of Maine | HSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,300 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,989 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Saint Joseph's College of Maine | HSU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 40% | 1% |
Students |
Saint Joseph's College of Maine | HSU | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Saint Joseph's College of Maine | HSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Hardin Simmons University is larger than than Saint Joseph's College of Maine based on total student enrollment (1,765 students vs. 1,478 students)
Saint Joseph's College of Maine vs. HSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Joseph's College of Maine or HSU?
- Saint Joseph's College of Maine is 35.5% more expensive to attend than HSU for in-state tuition ($41,586.00 vs. $30,694.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.5% higher at Saint Joseph's College of Maine than Hardin Simmons University ($41,586.00 vs. $30,694.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hardin Simmons University than Saint Joseph's College of Maine ($22,636 vs. $29,625)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hardin Simmons University are 49.7% lower than costs at Saint Joseph's College of Maine ($9,980 vs. $14,936)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Saint Joseph's College of Maine as Hardin Simmons University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Joseph's College of Maine students is 18.9% larger than aid received Hardin Simmons University ($26,987 vs. $22,695)
Saint Joseph's College of Maine vs. HSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Joseph's College of Maine or HSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between HSU or Saint Joseph's College of Maine .
- The average SAT score at Hardin Simmons University (1030) is 41 points higher than at Saint Joseph's College of Maine (989)
- Incoming Saint Joseph's College of Maine students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at HSU (22)
- Accepted freshman HSU students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at Saint Joseph's College of Maine (3.0)
- HSU has a higher acceptance rate (88.2%) than Saint Joseph's College of Maine (80.8%)
Saint Joseph's College of Maine vs. HSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Joseph's College of Maine or HSU? 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 HSU and Saint Joseph's College of Maine.
- The graduation rate at Saint Joseph's College of Maine is higher than Hardin Simmons University (55% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Hardin Simmons University earn on average $3,300 more per year than Saint Joseph's College of Maine graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $43,300)
- Hardin Simmons University students graduate with a $1,011 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Joseph's College of Maine graduates. ($25,989 vs. $27,000)
- HSU graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Joseph's College of Maine graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Saint Joseph's College of Maine graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former HSU students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/