University of Scranton vs Saint Joseph's University

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Both schools are four-years, private (not-for-profit) schools.
University of Scranton has more expensive tuition & fees ($52,034) than Saint Joseph's University ($51,340).
It is harder to admit to University of Scranton than Saint Joseph's University.
Saint Joseph's University has a higher submitted SAT score (1,230) than University of Scranton (1,230).
Saint Joseph's University has higher submitted ACT score (27) than University of Scranton (27).
Saint Joseph's University has more students with 7,861 students while University of Scranton has 4,731 students.
Saint Joseph's University has a lower number of students per faculty with 10 to 1 while University of Scranton's ratio is 12 to 1.
University of Scranton has more full-time faculties with 280 faculties while Saint Joseph's University has 268 full-time faculties.

The following table compares the two rival schools - University of Scranton and Saint Joseph's University.

University of Scranton	vs.	Saint Joseph's University
Scranton, Pennsylvania	Location	Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Four-years, Private (not-for-profit)	School Type	four-years, Private (not-for-profit)
Doctor's degree	Highest Degree Offered	Doctor's degree
Master's College and University (larger programs)	Carnegie Classification	Master's College and University (larger programs)
$52,034	2024 Tuition & Fees	$51,340
93%	% Receiving Financial Aid	93%
$27,952	Average Amount of Financial Aid	$25,145

84.35 %	Acceptance Rates	86.39 %
12.79 %	Yield (Enrollment Rates)	15.82 %
1,230	SAT Score	1,250
27	ACT Score	28
79 %	Graduation Rate	82 %
-	Transfer-out Rate	7 %
85 %	Retention Rate	86 %
4,731	Student Population	7,861
280	Number of Faculties	268
12 to 1	Students to Faculty Ratio	10 to 1
Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Teacher Certification	Special Learning Opportunities	Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher Certification
Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services	On Campus Student Services	Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services

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