College comparison

Pace University vs St. John's University-New York

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	Pace University New York, NY	St. John's University-New York Queens, NY
Acceptance ratePace University is more selective	76%	83%
SAT (25–75)	1180–1340	1150–1340
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	7,665	9,477
Avg net price	$30,892	$29,999
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (nonprofit)
Location	New York, NY	Queens, NY

Quick answers

Is Pace University or St. John's University-New York harder to get into?

Pace University is more selective: Pace University's acceptance rate is approximately 76% and St. John's University-New York's is approximately 83% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Pace University vs St. John's University-New York?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1180–1340 at Pace University and 1150–1340 at St. John's University-New York. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.