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Overview |
U of R | St John's | ||
| Location | Rochester, NY | Queens, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,197 | 19,663 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #53 | #398 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rochester.edu | stjohns.edu | ||
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Costs |
U of R | St John's | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,550 | $46,230 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,550 | $46,230 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,232 | $18,790 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,775 | $26,052 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,715 | $32,626 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 71% | 100% |
Admission |
U of R | St John's | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,966 | 24,607 | ||
| Admitted | 7,768 | 20,834 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 38.9% | 84.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.9% | 13.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1390/1540 | 1110/1310 | ||
| 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 | Jan 5, 2024 |
Academics |
U of R | St John's | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
U of R | St John's | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,000 | $61,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $268 |
Diversity |
U of R | St John's | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 34% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 18% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 7% |
Students |
U of R | St John's | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 18% | ||
Campus |
U of R | St John's | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- St John's University New York is larger than than U of R based on total student enrollment (19,663 students vs. 12,197 students)
U of R vs. St John's Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, U of R or St John's?
- University of Rochester is 31% more expensive to attend than St John's for in-state tuition ($60,550.00 vs. $46,230.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31% higher at U of R than St John's University New York ($60,550.00 vs. $46,230.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St John's University New York than U of R ($26,052 vs. $39,775)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Rochester are 3.1% lower than costs at St John's University New York ($18,232 vs. $18,790)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St John's University New York than University of Rochester (100% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Rochester students is 21.7% larger than aid received St John's University New York ($39,715 vs. $32,626)
U of R vs. St John's Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, U of R or St John's? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St John's or U of R .
- Accepted freshman U of R students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at St John's (3.5)
- St John's has a higher acceptance rate (84.7%) than U of R (38.9%)
U of R vs. St John's Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, U of R or St John's? 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 St John's and U of R.
- The graduation rate at U of R is higher than St John's University New York (83% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from University of Rochester earn on average $9,600 more per year than St John's graduates after ten years. ($71,000 vs. $61,400)
- University of Rochester students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than St John's graduates. ($24,500 vs. $26,000)
- U of R graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than St John's graduates. ($253 vs. $268)
- More U of R graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St John's students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/