Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary-Overbrook

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    2024 Undergraduate Tuition
    $24,230
    3.01% growth from 2023
    2024 Acceptance Rate
    100%
    10 Applicants
    2024 Enrolled Students
    170
    80% Full-Time
    2024 Graduation Rate
    41.7%
    5 Graduates

    About

    Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary-Overbrook is a higher education institution located in Montgomery County, PA. In 2024, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary-Overbrook were Theological Studies (20 degrees awarded), Divinity & Ministry (18 degrees), and Philosophy (7 degrees).

    In 2024, 52 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary-Overbrook. 5.77% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 94.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (42 degrees), 8.4 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (5 degrees).

    The median undergraduate tuition at Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary-Overbrook is $24,230, which is $9,333 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,897).

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    Costs

    In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary-Overbrook is $24,230, which is $9,333 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,897).

    In 2024, 7% of undergraduate students attending Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary-Overbrook received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 5% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Tuition Costs

    $24,230
    2024 Undergraduate Tuition

    In 2024, the cost of tuition at Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary-Overbrook was $24,230. The cost of tuition at Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary-Overbrook is $9,333 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,897).

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    Average Net Price

    100%
    1 Year Growth

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    Other Student Expenses

    $11,557
    Room and Board
    $1,250
    Books and Supplies

    The average yearly cost of room and board at Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary-Overbrook was of $11,557 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 5.09% between 2023 and 2024.

    During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,250. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    7%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    5%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    7% of undergraduate students at Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary-Overbrook received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 63.2% with respect to 2023, when 19% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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    Admissions

    Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary-Overbrook received 10 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 16.7% annual growth. Out of those 10 applicants, 10 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 100% acceptance rate.

    There were 170 students enrolled at Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary-Overbrook in 2024.

    Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary-Overbrook has an overall enrollment yield of 100%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

    Acceptance Rate

    100%
    Acceptance Rate in 2024
    10
    Accepted Out of 10

    In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary-Overbrook was 100% (10 admissions from 10 applications). This is approximately the same as the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 100%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants declined by 16.7%, while admissions declined by 16.7%.

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    Enrollment

    Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary-Overbrook had a total enrollment of 170 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary-Overbrook is 136 students and the part-time enrollment is 34. This means that 80% of students enrolled at Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary-Overbrook are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary-Overbrook, both undergraduate and graduate, is 68.8% White, 14.1% Hispanic or Latino, 5.29% Asian, 1.18% Black or African American, and 1.18% Two or More Races.

    Students enrolled at Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary-Overbrook in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (75.7%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (16.2%) and Two or More Races Male (4.05%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Male (69%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (11.5%) and Asian Male (3.5%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    80%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary-Overbrook in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 170 students. The full-time enrollment at Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary-Overbrook is 136 and the part-time enrollment is 34. This means that 80% of students enrolled at Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary-Overbrook are enrolled full-time compared with 74.1% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    58%
    2024 Retention Rate

    Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary-Overbrook was 58%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (76%), Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary-Overbrook had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      117 enrolled students
    2. Hispanic or Latino
      24 enrolled students
    3. Asian
      9 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary-Overbrook is 68.8% White, 14.1% Hispanic or Latino, 5.29% Asian, 1.18% Black or African American, and 1.18% Two or More Races. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 39.9% White, 19.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 17% Black or African American.

    Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0 students (0%) did not report their race.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 46 fewer women than men received degrees from Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary-Overbrook. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary-Overbrook is white (42 degrees awarded). There were 8.4 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (5 degrees).

    The most common Masters Degree concentration at Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary-Overbrook is Theological Studies (20 degrees awarded), followed by Divinity & Ministry (18 degrees) and Philosophy (7 degrees).

    In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary-Overbrook, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Theology (38 degrees awarded) and Philosophy and Religious Studies (14 degrees).

    Common Jobs by Major

    Clergy
    Most Common Job

    The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary-Overbrook are Clergy (102,041 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (30,568 people), Postsecondary teachers (22,772 people), Other managers (22,108 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (18,826 people).

    The most specialized majors at Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary-Overbrook in 2024 are Theology (38 degrees awarded) and Philosophy and Religious Studies (14 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Highest Paying Jobs by Major

    Magnetic resonance imaging technologists
    Highest Paying Job

    The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary-Overbrook are Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Economists, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

    The most specialized majors at Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary-Overbrook are Theology (38 degrees awarded) and Philosophy and Religious Studies (14 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Common Industries by Major

    Religious organizations
    Most Common Industry

    The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary-Overbrook are Religious organizations (109,604 people), Elementary & secondary schools (49,946 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (44,052 people), Legal services (23,849 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (20,711 people).

    The most specialized majors at Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary-Overbrook are Theology (38 degrees awarded) and Philosophy and Religious Studies (14 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Majors Awarded

    IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary-Overbrook.
    Philosophy
    Most Common (2024)
    6 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary-Overbrook was Philosophy with 6 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    49
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    3
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 49 degrees were awarded to men at Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary-Overbrook, which is 16.3 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (3).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 18 degrees were awarded to men at Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary-Overbrook in Divinity & Ministry. There were no female recipients with the same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 3 degrees were awarded to men at Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary-Overbrook in Theological Studies, which is 0.176 times less than the 17 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    35%
    100% Completion Time
    59%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2024, 35% of students graduating from Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary-Overbrook completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 59% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 59% within 200%.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      42 degrees awarded
    2. Hispanic or Latino
      5 degrees awarded
    3. Asian
      2 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary-Overbrook is white (42 degrees awarded). There were 8.4 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (5 degrees).

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. White Male
      70 degrees awarded
    2. White Male
      57 degrees awarded
    3. White Male
      51 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary-Overbrook is white male (70 degrees awarded). There were 1.23 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (57 degrees).

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    Operations

    Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary-Overbrook has an endowment valued at nearly $19.2M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 3.98M (20.7%) compared to the 2.96% average return (416k on 14.1M) across all Special Focus Institutions.

    In 2024, Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary-Overbrook had a total salary expenditure of 11.9M. Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary-Overbrook employs 8 Associate professors, 7 Professors and 1 Assistant professors. Most academics at Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary-Overbrook are Male Professor (7), Male Associate professor (7), and Male Instructor (1).

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary-Overbrook are: Office and Administrative Support, with 15 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 7 employees, and Management with 5 employees.

    Endowment

    $19.2M
    2024 Endowment
    7.86%
    growth from 2023

    Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary-Overbrook has an endowment valued at about $19.2M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary-Overbrook grew 7.86% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $5.14M higher than than the median endowment of Special Focus Institutions according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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    Salary Expenditure

    $3.78M
    2024 Salaries
    26%
    growth from 2023

    In 2024, Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary-Overbrook paid a median of $3.78M in salaries, which represents 31.8% of their overall expenditure ($11.9M) and a 26% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 4.57% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 19% decline between 2021 and 2022.

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    Instructional Salaries

    $1.07M
    Instructional Salaries
    17
    Number of Employees

    In 2024, Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary-Overbrook paid a total of $1.07M to 17 employees working as instructors, which represents 28.2% of all salaries paid.

    This is compared to a median of $213k (6.38%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

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    Occupations by Share

    In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary-Overbrook were Office and Administrative Support with 15 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 7 employees, and Management with 5 employees.

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