Is Saint Joseph's University prestigious?

Yes, SJU admissions are open for international students, including Indian students, for both levels,  UG and PG. Although the students are required to make a strong application with certain minimum admission requirements: 

• Application: International students can apply through the Common App or the Saint Joseph University admission portal. 
• Academic Transcripts: International students would be required to submit high school transcripts, and for graduate, bachelor's program, it is required. 
• English language Proficiency: TOEFL or IELTS is required to prove English proficiency as an applicant. 

Both SJU & Duquesne are considered among the best institutions in Pennsylavania. While SJU is based in Philadelphia, Duquesne is located in Pittsburgh. 

Comparing them can be done right by considering some vital parameters such as acceptance rate, popular courses, tuition fee & rankings among others.

Given below is a comparison between them based on the same parameters:

As per the the latest enrolment data (first year, Class of 2028) made available by the institute, the university accepted about 1,328 students, of the 11,652 applications it recieved for admissions to its degree courses.

Mentioned below is some important data regarding student enrolment at SJU:

Both Saint Joseph University & Temple University are considered part of the best higher educational institutions in the Pennsylvania region. Despite that, both institutions are known to be somewhat selective at picking students for admisisons.

Therefore, interested candidates must perform really well in their academics as well as entrance exams & submit respective applications on time to have the best chance of securing a seat at either university.

The SJU acceptance rate is 86% while that of Temple University is 80%. It is fair to say, Saint Joseph's University is marginally easier to secure admissions at.