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UMass Penn State UVM Binghamton University SUNY Stony Brook Rutgers University of Scranton University of New Hampshire-Main Campus UD Quinnipiac Northeastern Fairfield University| University of Connecticut | Saint Joseph's University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UConn | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Location | Storrs, CT | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 27,003 | 7,861 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #94 | #141 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uconn.edu | sju.edu | ||
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Costs |
UConn | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,672 | $49,410 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,340 | $49,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,622 | $15,285 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,985 | $33,777 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,678 | $29,822 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 100% |
Admission |
UConn | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,894 | 9,708 | ||
| Admitted | 22,293 | 8,609 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.5% | 88.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1440 | 1150/1330 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
UConn | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UConn | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,000 | $64,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $23,008 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $237 |
Diversity |
UConn | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
UConn | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 48% | ||
Campus |
UConn | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Connecticut is larger than than Saint Joseph's University based on total student enrollment (27,003 students vs. 7,861 students)
UConn vs. Saint Joseph's University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UConn or Saint Joseph's University?
- Saint Joseph's University is 215.3% more expensive to attend than UConn for in-state tuition ($49,410.00 vs. $15,672.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.9% higher at Saint Joseph's University than University of Connecticut ($49,410.00 vs. $38,340.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Connecticut than Saint Joseph's University ($23,985 vs. $33,777)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Connecticut are 12.2% lower than costs at Saint Joseph's University ($13,622 vs. $15,285)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Joseph's University than University of Connecticut (100% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Joseph's University students is 103.2% larger than aid received University of Connecticut ($29,822 vs. $14,678)
UConn vs. Saint Joseph's University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UConn 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 UConn .
- Accepted freshman UConn students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Saint Joseph's University (3.65)
- Saint Joseph's University has a higher acceptance rate (88.7%) than UConn (54.5%)
UConn vs. Saint Joseph's University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UConn 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 UConn.
- The graduation rate at UConn is higher than Saint Joseph's University (83% vs. 76%)
- Graduates from Saint Joseph's University earn on average $2,000 more per year than UConn graduates after ten years. ($64,000 vs. $62,000)
- University of Connecticut students graduate with a $1,508 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Joseph's University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $23,008)
- UConn graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Joseph's University graduates. ($222 vs. $237)
- More UConn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Joseph's University 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/