Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia's yield is 6 pts higher than U. Denver's
Yield rate - 2
U. Denver admits 85% vs. 89% at Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia
Acceptance rate - 3
U. Denver's SAT midpoint is 5 points higher than Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia's
SAT midpoint
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- Saint Joseph's University - PhiladelphiaAccessible
- U. DenverAccessible
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 1100–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 23–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- Saint Joseph's University - PhiladelphiaTest-optional
- U. DenverTest-optional
How they read a record
Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia
GPA and the high school record are required; class rank and a college-prep program are considered.
U. Denver
and GPA are both very important; class rank and tests are both considered. 56% of first-years had a 3.75 or higher, so and rarely sets an applicant apart; the courses behind it carry more of the weight.
What they look at
| Factor | Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia | U. Denver |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | Very important |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Considered | Considered |
| College-prep program | Considered | Considered |
| Recommendations | Required | Important |
| Essay | Required | Important |
| Legacy status | Considered | Considered |
| Work experience | Considered | Considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Not considered | Not considered |
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023;College Scorecard, most recent release;University of Denver (Fall 2025), Fall 2025;University of Denver Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2027 applicants;University of Denver Common Data Set 2025–26, Entered fall 2024About the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why