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SUNY Stony Brook Fordham Hofstra NYU UAA Trinity College Miami Villanova George Washington Reed Seton Hall University UB| Alaska Pacific University | St John's College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Alaska Pacific University | St John's | ||
| Location | Anchorage, AK | Annapolis, MD | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 595 | 541 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alaskapacific.edu | sjca.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alaska Pacific University | St John's | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $20,350 | $36,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,350 | $36,040 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,300 | $14,270 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,388 | $27,643 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,549 | $23,775 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 87% |
Admission |
Alaska Pacific University | St John's | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 434 | 982 | ||
| Admitted | 431 | 490 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.3% | 49.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7% | 26.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1250/1460 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Alaska Pacific University | St John's | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alaska Pacific University | St John's | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,600 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $279 |
Diversity |
Alaska Pacific University | St John's | ||
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| % Men | 22% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 78% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 20% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 10% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 3% |
Students |
Alaska Pacific University | St John's | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 75% | ||
Campus |
Alaska Pacific University | St John's | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Alaska Pacific University is larger than than St John's based on total student enrollment (595 students vs. 541 students)
Alaska Pacific University vs. St John's Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alaska Pacific University or St John's?
- St John's College is 77.1% more expensive to attend than Alaska Pacific University for in-state tuition ($36,040.00 vs. $20,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 77.1% higher at St John's than Alaska Pacific University ($36,040.00 vs. $20,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alaska Pacific University than St John's ($22,388 vs. $27,643)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alaska Pacific University are 71.9% lower than costs at St John's College ($8,300 vs. $14,270)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alaska Pacific University than St John's College (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St John's College students is 89.5% larger than aid received Alaska Pacific University ($23,775 vs. $12,549)
Alaska Pacific University vs. St John's Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alaska Pacific University or St John's? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St John's or Alaska Pacific University .
- Alaska Pacific University has a higher acceptance rate (99.3%) than St John's (49.9%)
Alaska Pacific University vs. St John's Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alaska Pacific University or St John's? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between St John's and Alaska Pacific University.
- The graduation rate at St John's is higher than Alaska Pacific University (69% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Alaska Pacific University earn on average $4,400 more per year than St John's graduates after ten years. ($45,600 vs. $41,200)
- Alaska Pacific University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than St John's graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- Alaska Pacific University graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than St John's graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More St John's graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alaska Pacific University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/