The next list compares two colleges briefly in important perspectives. You can compare two colleges with comprehensive information on the full comparison page.
  • Saint Joseph's University is a private (not-for-profit) and VCU is a public school and both are four-years schools.
  • Saint Joseph's University has more expensive tuition & fees ($51,340) than VCU ($39,042).
  • It is harder to admit to Saint Joseph's University than VCU.
  • Saint Joseph's University has a higher submitted SAT score (1,230) than VCU (1,160).
  • Saint Joseph's University has higher submitted ACT score (28) than VCU (26).
  • VCU has more students with 28,082 students while Saint Joseph's University has 7,861 students.
  • Saint Joseph's University has a lower number of students per faculty with 10 to 1 while VCU's ratio is 16 to 1.
  • VCU has more full-time faculties with 2,183 faculties while Saint Joseph's University has 268 full-time faculties.
The following table compares the two rival schools - Saint Joseph's University and Virginia Commonwealth University.
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Saint Joseph's Universityvs.VCU
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaLocationRichmond, Virginia
Four-years, Private (not-for-profit)School Typefour-years, Public
Doctor's degreeHighest Degree OfferedDoctor's degree
Master's College and University (larger programs)Carnegie ClassificationResearch University (very high research activity)
$51,3402024 Tuition & Fees
In-State$16,458
Out-Of-State$39,042
93%% Receiving Financial Aid73%
$25,145Average Amount of Financial Aid$11,794
88.68 %Acceptance Rates91.00 %
12.73 %Yield (Enrollment Rates)25.10 %
1,230SAT Score1,160
28ACT Score26
82 %Graduation Rate64 %
7 %Transfer-out Rate20 %
86 %Retention Rate85 %
7,861Student Population28,082
268Number of Faculties2,183
10 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio16 to 1
Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher CertificationSpecial Learning OpportunitiesDistance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher Certification
Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement servicesOn Campus Student ServicesAcademic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycare

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