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PLNU Azusa Pacific University The Master's College and Seminary Westmont College California Baptist University Pepperdine Chapman Loyola Marymount Concordia University-Irvine University of St Thomas Cal State Long Beach The College of Saint Scholastica| Biola University | St Catherine University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Biola University | St. Kate's | ||
| Location | La Mirada, CA | Saint Paul, MN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,387 | 3,577 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #245 | #276 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Undenominational | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | biola.edu | stkate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Biola University | St. Kate's | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,382 | $46,976 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,382 | $46,976 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,522 | $9,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,522 | $19,976 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,521 | $37,012 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Biola University | St. Kate's | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,224 | 1,512 | ||
| Admitted | 2,392 | 1,399 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.6% | 92.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.5% | 24.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1105/1365 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Biola University | St. Kate's | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Biola University | St. Kate's | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $50,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $289 |
Diversity |
Biola University | St. Kate's | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 93% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Biola University | St. Kate's | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Biola 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
- Biola University is larger than than St. Kate's based on total student enrollment (5,387 students vs. 3,577 students)
Biola University vs. St. Kate's Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Biola University or St. Kate's?
- St Catherine University is 5.8% more expensive to attend than Biola University for in-state tuition ($46,976.00 vs. $44,382.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.8% higher at St. Kate's than Biola University ($46,976.00 vs. $44,382.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St Catherine University than Biola University ($19,976 vs. $31,522)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St Catherine University are 6.3% lower than costs at Biola University ($9,900 vs. $10,522)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Biola University as St Catherine University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St Catherine University students is 39.6% larger than aid received Biola University ($37,012 vs. $26,521)
Biola University vs. St. Kate's Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Biola 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 Biola University .
- The average SAT score at Biola University (1115) is 83 points higher than at St. Kate's (1032)
- Incoming Biola University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at St. Kate's (22)
- Accepted freshman St. Kate's students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at Biola University (3.61)
- St. Kate's has a higher acceptance rate (92.5%) than Biola University (56.6%)
Biola University vs. St. Kate's Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Biola 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 Biola University.
- The graduation rate at Biola University is higher than St Catherine University (71% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from St Catherine University earn on average $1,200 more per year than Biola University graduates after ten years. ($50,100 vs. $48,900)
- Biola University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Kate's graduates. ($24,500 vs. $28,000)
- Biola University graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than St. Kate's graduates. ($253 vs. $289)
- More Biola University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Kate's students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/