- Both University of Saint Joseph (USJ) and Wesleyan University are private.
- Both schools are located in Connecticut.
- Wesleyan University has more expensive tuition of $67,316 than USJ ($45,908).
- Wesleyan University has tighter acceptance rate of 16.29% than USJ (90.29%).
- Wesleyan University has higher SAT scores of 1,420 than USJ (1,170).
- Wesleyan University is larger with 3,253 students than USJ (1,992 students).
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| #16 in Connecticut | Rankings | #18 in Liberal Arts Colleges #2 in Connecticut |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| West Hartford, CT | Location | Middletown, 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 Doctorate (Research) |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $45,908 | Undergraduate | $67,316 |
| $16,971 | Graduate | $66,736 |
| $25,733 | Financial Aid | $58,506 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 undergraduate $50 graduate | Application Fee | $65 |
| 90.29% | Acceptance Rate | 16.29% |
| 22.87% | Yield | 37.80% |
| 1,170 SAT | Test Scores | 1,420 SAT, 32 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 1,992 | Total Students | 3,253 |
| 831 | Undergraduate | 3,069 |
| 1,161 | Graduate | 184 |
| 206 | Online Enrollment | 59 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 60% | Graduation Rate | 93% |
| 29% | Transfer-out Rate | 4% |
| 78% | Retention Rate | 95% |
| $52,900 | Average Earning after Graduation | $63,400 |
| 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 Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 384) $7,460 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,006) |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) $5,782 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (19 meals per week) |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 8 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 7 to 1 |
| 127 Full-time 229 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 384 Full-time 48 Part-time |
| 461 Full-time 261 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 943 Full-time 72 Part-time |
| $78,561 for Faculties $55,195 Part-time | Average Salary | $113,198 for Faculties $81,173 Part-time |