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Overview |
USF | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Location | San Francisco, CA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,688 | 7,861 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #137 | #141 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usfca.edu | sju.edu | ||
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Costs |
USF | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,980 | $49,410 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,980 | $49,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,550 | $15,285 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,953 | $33,777 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,916 | $29,822 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
USF | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 23,103 | 9,708 | ||
| Admitted | 16,444 | 8,609 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.2% | 88.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.5% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1410 | 1150/1330 | ||
| 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 15, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
USF | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USF | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,400 | $64,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $23,008 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $237 |
Diversity |
USF | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 2% | ||
| % International | 19% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
USF | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 48% | ||
Campus |
USF | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of San Francisco is larger than than Saint Joseph's University based on total student enrollment (9,688 students vs. 7,861 students)
USF vs. Saint Joseph's University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USF or Saint Joseph's University?
- University of San Francisco is 11.3% more expensive to attend than Saint Joseph's University for in-state tuition ($54,980.00 vs. $49,410.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.3% higher at USF than Saint Joseph's University ($54,980.00 vs. $49,410.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Joseph's University than USF ($33,777 vs. $42,953)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Joseph's University are 8.3% lower than costs at University of San Francisco ($15,285 vs. $16,550)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Joseph's University than University of San Francisco (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of San Francisco students is 3.7% larger than aid received Saint Joseph's University ($30,916 vs. $29,822)
USF vs. Saint Joseph's University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USF 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 USF .
- Accepted freshman Saint Joseph's University students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at USF (3.57)
- Saint Joseph's University has a higher acceptance rate (88.7%) than USF (71.2%)
USF vs. Saint Joseph's University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USF 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 USF.
- The graduation rate at Saint Joseph's University is higher than University of San Francisco (76% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from University of San Francisco earn on average $6,400 more per year than Saint Joseph's University graduates after ten years. ($70,400 vs. $64,000)
- Saint Joseph's University students graduate with a $1,992 lower median federal student loan debt than USF graduates. ($23,008 vs. $25,000)
- Saint Joseph's University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than USF graduates. ($237 vs. $258)
- More Saint Joseph's University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USF students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/