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Overview |
SJC | Dillard University | ||
| Location | Rensselaer, IN | New Orleans, LA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 972 | 1,224 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #959 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saintjoe.edu | dillard.edu | ||
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Costs |
SJC | Dillard University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,650 | $18,280 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,650 | $18,280 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,480 | $10,730 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,836 | $18,949 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,898 | $14,651 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
SJC | Dillard University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,506 | 5,052 | ||
| Admitted | 1,157 | 4,036 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.8% | 79.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.6% | 8.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.27 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/24 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1130 | 988/1176 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
SJC | Dillard University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SJC | Dillard University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 24% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $35,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 32% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $36,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $372 |
Diversity |
SJC | Dillard University | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 24% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 76% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 80% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 91% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
SJC | Dillard University | ||
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| % In-State | - | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 42% | ||
Campus |
SJC | Dillard University | ||
| 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
- Dillard University is larger than than SJC based on total student enrollment (1,224 students vs. 972 students)
SJC vs. Dillard University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SJC or Dillard University?
- Saint Josephs College is 62.2% more expensive to attend than Dillard University for in-state tuition ($29,650.00 vs. $18,280.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62.2% higher at SJC than Dillard University ($29,650.00 vs. $18,280.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Josephs College than Dillard University ($15,836 vs. $18,949)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Josephs College are 13.2% lower than costs at Dillard University ($9,480 vs. $10,730)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Josephs College than Dillard University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Josephs College students is 49.5% larger than aid received Dillard University ($21,898 vs. $14,651)
SJC vs. Dillard University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SJC or Dillard University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dillard University or SJC .
- The average SAT score at Saint Josephs College (985) is 97 points higher than at Dillard University (888)
- Incoming SJC students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Dillard University (19)
- Accepted freshman Dillard University students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at SJC (3.27)
- Dillard University has a higher acceptance rate (79.9%) than SJC (76.8%)
SJC vs. Dillard University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SJC or Dillard 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 Dillard University and SJC.
- The graduation rate at SJC is higher than Dillard University (58% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Saint Josephs College earn on average $8,600 more per year than Dillard University graduates after ten years. ($44,000 vs. $35,400)
- Saint Josephs College students graduate with a $9,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Dillard University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $36,000)
- SJC graduates are paying $93 less per month on federal student loans than Dillard University graduates. ($279 vs. $372)
- More SJC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Dillard University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/