| Curtis Institute of Music vs. Saint Joseph's |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#2 in Arts, Design, Music Schools | Rankings* | #1 in Federal Region III Universities #13 in Pennsylvania Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years School of art, music, and design | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 2-4 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's | Offered Degree | Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$6,000 | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$51,340 |
| cheaper$2,525 | Graduate Tuition | expensive$19,786 |
| Less$14,289 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$25,145 |
| Admission | ||
| - | Test Scores | 1,230 SAT 28 ACT |
| Tighter9.66% | Acceptance Rate | Easier88.68% |
| Favorable82.50% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower12.73% |
| High School Record Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller151 | Total Enrollment | Larger7,861 |
| Smaller103 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger5,071 |
| Smaller48 | Graduate Student Population | Larger2,790 |
| - | Online Student Population | 1,805 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher83% | Graduate Rate | Lower82% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 7% |
| Higher100% | Retention Rate | Lower86% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 102) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,925) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,575) |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty2 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty10 to 1 |
| 118 | Number of faculties | 575 |
| Lower$72,931 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$100,302 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.