- Both University of Saint Joseph (USJ) and Connecticut College are private.
- Both schools are located in Connecticut.
- Connecticut College has more expensive tuition of $64,812 than USJ ($45,908).
- Connecticut College has tighter acceptance rate of 37.96% than USJ (90.29%).
- Connecticut College has higher SAT scores of 1,420 than USJ (1,170).
- USJ is larger with 1,992 students than Connecticut College (1,948 students).
University of Saint Joseph View More Rivals | Connecticut College View More Rivals | |
| #16 in Connecticut | Rankings | #32 in Liberal Arts Colleges #4 in Connecticut |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| West Hartford, CT | Location | New London, CT |
USJ| Known as | | |
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $45,908 | Undergraduate | $64,812 |
| $16,971 | Graduate | $13,950 |
| $25,733 | Financial Aid | $34,994 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 undergraduate $50 graduate | Application Fee | |
| 90.29% | Acceptance Rate | 37.96% |
| 22.87% | Yield | 21.52% |
| 1,170 SAT | Test Scores | 1,420 SAT, 32 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 1,992 | Total Students | 1,948 |
| 831 | Undergraduate | 1,948 |
| 1,161 | Graduate | 0 |
| 206 | Online Enrollment | |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 60% | Graduation Rate | 84% |
| 29% | Transfer-out Rate | 15% |
| 78% | Retention Rate | 87% |
| $52,900 | Average Earning after Graduation | $62,900 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Course (may not Degree Program) Offered for Undergraduate |
| Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | Study Abroad |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 384) $7,460 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,890) $9,980 average annual costs |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) $5,782 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (20 meals per week) $7,300 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 8 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 10 to 1 |
| 127 Full-time 229 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 199 Full-time 71 Part-time |
| 461 Full-time 261 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 619 Full-time 137 Part-time |
| $78,561 for Faculties $55,195 Part-time | Average Salary | $85,714 for Faculties $57,719 Part-time |