Saint Peter's University vs Our Lady of the Lake University (OLLU)

Saint Peter's University and Our Lady of the Lake University, both esteemed institutions of higher learning, offer distinct educational experiences. Saint Peter's, a Jesuit university in Jersey City, New Jersey, boasts a diverse student body and a strong focus on liberal arts. Our Lady of the Lake, a Catholic university in San Antonio, Texas, emphasizes healthcare and business programs. With different acceptance rates, popular majors, student demographics, and graduation rates, these universities cater to unique student aspirations. Explore the comprehensive comparison table to discover which university aligns best with your academic goals and personal preferences.

	Our Lady of the Lake University	Saint Peter's University
Overview
Location	San Antonio, Texas	Jersey City, New Jersey
Campus setting	City: Large	City: Large
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	56.0%	77.0%
Common app member	No	Yes
Religious affiliation	Catholic	Catholic

Admission
Acceptance rate	65.8%	92.8%
Application fees	$40
SAT range	890 - 1070	970 - 1150
ACT range	15 - 23	17 - 28
Students submitting SAT score	24.0%	23.0%
Students submitting ACT score	11.0%	3.0%
Total number of applicants	3,933	2,627
Total number of admissions given out	2,587	2,439
Admitted students who chose to enroll	254	402
Yield rate	9.8%	16.5%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Not required	Required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$43,468	$50,160
Average net price	$18,362	$12,937
Tuition	$29,038	$37,660
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $6,020 Meal plan: $4,222	Room/dormitory: $10,200 Meal plan: $6,100
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	100.0% Average amount $21,561	100.0% Average amount $33,992
Students receiving federal student loan	66.0% Average amount $5,087	40.0% Average amount $4,914
Students taking out private loans	3.0% Average amount $10,475	3.0% Average amount $11,722

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	1,217 Men 32.0% Women 68.0%	2,134 Men 37.3% Women 62.7%
Graduate students	1,333 Men 18.9% Women 81.1%	875 Men 45.9% Women 54.1%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Moderate
Out-of-state students	2.8%	9.0%
International students	1.1%	14.4%
Campus local/setting	City: Large	City: Large
Dormitory capacity	601	615
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	Texas Alabama California Mississippi Pennsylvania	New Jersey New York California Connecticut Maryland

Academics
Popular study areas	Public Administration and Social Service Business Health Professions Psychology Education	Business Education Biological and Biomedical Sciences Health Professions Law Enforcement and Firefighting
Students to faculty ratio	11:1	11:1
Institutional accreditation	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges	Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Outcome
Graduation rate	35.0%	58.4%
Dropout rate	65.0%	41.0%
Transferred out	N/A	N/A
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $62,814 Year 2: $97,071 Year 3: $104,446 Health and Medical Administrative Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $63,899 Year 2: $71,015 Year 3: $72,375 Communication Disorders Sciences and Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $54,007 Year 2: $65,387 Year 3: $61,753 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $73,187 Year 2: $69,338 Year 3: $61,645 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $57,130 Year 2: $55,625 Year 3: $53,793 Social Work (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $45,482 Year 2: $46,177 Year 3: $50,036 Communication Disorders Sciences and Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $27,048 Year 2: $28,598 Year 3: $43,192 Psychology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $21,614 Year 2: $32,925 Year 3: $40,576 Social Work (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $21,836 Year 2: $35,274 Year 3: $37,140 Criminal Justice and Corrections (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $35,015 Year 2: $28,960 Year 3: $34,596	Insurance (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $65,474 Year 2: $79,838 Year 3: $82,194 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $77,797 Year 2: $81,886 Year 3: $79,660 Educational Administration and Supervision (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $67,357 Year 2: $66,105 Year 3: $72,482 Student Counseling and Personnel Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $35,172 Year 2: $56,234 Year 3: $56,664 Education, General (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $51,724 Year 2: $56,641 Year 3: $52,924 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $42,209 Year 2: $42,682 Year 3: $39,317 Communication and Media Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $22,505 Year 2: $26,933 Year 3: $39,147 Criminal Justice and Corrections (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $30,181 Year 2: $29,685 Year 3: $35,650 Biology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $26,644 Year 2: $24,035 Year 3: $29,214 Health and Physical Education/Fitness (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $19,087 Year 2: $28,598 Year 3: N/A

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