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Overview |
SUNY-ESF | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Location | Syracuse, NY | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,976 | 7,861 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #206 | #141 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | esf.edu | sju.edu | ||
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Costs |
SUNY-ESF | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $49,410 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,720 | $49,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,300 | $15,285 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,928 | $33,777 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,713 | $29,822 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 100% |
Admission |
SUNY-ESF | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,466 | 9,708 | ||
| Admitted | 1,714 | 8,609 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.5% | 88.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.8% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1300 | 1150/1330 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
SUNY-ESF | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SUNY-ESF | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,200 | $64,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,750 | $23,008 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $204 | $237 |
Diversity |
SUNY-ESF | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
SUNY-ESF | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 48% | ||
Campus |
SUNY-ESF | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Saint Joseph's University is larger than than SUNY-ESF based on total student enrollment (7,861 students vs. 1,976 students)
SUNY-ESF vs. Saint Joseph's University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNY-ESF or Saint Joseph's University?
- Saint Joseph's University is 598.9% more expensive to attend than SUNY-ESF for in-state tuition ($49,410.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 163.9% higher at Saint Joseph's University than SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry ($49,410.00 vs. $18,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry than Saint Joseph's University ($20,928 vs. $33,777)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Joseph's University are 13.2% lower than costs at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry ($15,285 vs. $17,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Joseph's University than SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Joseph's University students is 242.3% larger than aid received SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry ($29,822 vs. $8,713)
SUNY-ESF vs. Saint Joseph's University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SUNY-ESF or Saint Joseph's University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Joseph's University or SUNY-ESF .
- Accepted freshman SUNY-ESF students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Saint Joseph's University (3.65)
- Saint Joseph's University has a higher acceptance rate (88.7%) than SUNY-ESF (69.5%)
SUNY-ESF vs. Saint Joseph's University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SUNY-ESF or Saint Joseph's 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 Saint Joseph's University and SUNY-ESF.
- The graduation rate at Saint Joseph's University is higher than SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (76% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Saint Joseph's University earn on average $17,800 more per year than SUNY-ESF graduates after ten years. ($64,000 vs. $46,200)
- SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry students graduate with a $3,258 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Joseph's University graduates. ($19,750 vs. $23,008)
- SUNY-ESF graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Joseph's University graduates. ($204 vs. $237)
- More Saint Joseph's University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY-ESF students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/