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Overview |
Azusa Pacific University | St. Kate's | ||
| Location | Azusa, CA | Saint Paul, MN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,169 | 3,577 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #268 | #276 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Undenominational | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | apu.edu | stkate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Azusa Pacific University | St. Kate's | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,650 | $46,976 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,650 | $46,976 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,222 | $9,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,666 | $19,976 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,474 | $37,012 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Azusa Pacific University | St. Kate's | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,438 | 1,512 | ||
| Admitted | 2,991 | 1,399 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87% | 92.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.3% | 24.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1240 | 1155/1450 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Azusa Pacific University | St. Kate's | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Azusa Pacific University | St. Kate's | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,200 | $50,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $289 |
Diversity |
Azusa Pacific University | St. Kate's | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 93% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Azusa Pacific University | St. Kate's | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Azusa Pacific University | St. Kate's | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Azusa Pacific University is larger than than St. Kate's based on total student enrollment (7,169 students vs. 3,577 students)
Azusa Pacific University vs. St. Kate's Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Azusa Pacific University or St. Kate's?
- St Catherine University is 12.8% more expensive to attend than Azusa Pacific University for in-state tuition ($46,976.00 vs. $41,650.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.8% higher at St. Kate's than Azusa Pacific University ($46,976.00 vs. $41,650.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St Catherine University than Azusa Pacific University ($19,976 vs. $26,666)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Azusa Pacific University are 7.4% lower than costs at St Catherine University ($9,222 vs. $9,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St Catherine University than Azusa Pacific University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St Catherine University students is 34.7% larger than aid received Azusa Pacific University ($37,012 vs. $27,474)
Azusa Pacific University vs. St. Kate's Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Azusa Pacific University or St. Kate's? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Kate's or Azusa Pacific University .
- The average SAT score at Azusa Pacific University (1080) is 48 points higher than at St. Kate's (1032)
- Incoming Azusa Pacific University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at St. Kate's (22)
- Accepted freshman Azusa Pacific University students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at St. Kate's (3.62)
- St. Kate's has a higher acceptance rate (92.5%) than Azusa Pacific University (87%)
Azusa Pacific University vs. St. Kate's Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Azusa Pacific University or St. Kate'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. Kate's and Azusa Pacific University.
- The graduation rate at St. Kate's is higher than Azusa Pacific University (65% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Azusa Pacific University earn on average $4,100 more per year than St. Kate's graduates after ten years. ($54,200 vs. $50,100)
- Azusa Pacific University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Kate's graduates. ($22,500 vs. $28,000)
- Azusa Pacific University graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than St. Kate's graduates. ($232 vs. $289)
- More Azusa Pacific University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Kate's students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/