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Overview |
Briar Cliff University | St John's | ||
| Location | Sioux City, IA | Annapolis, MD | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 927 | 541 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | briarcliff.edu | sjca.edu | ||
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Costs |
Briar Cliff University | St John's | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,180 | $36,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,180 | $36,040 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,910 | $14,270 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,620 | $27,643 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,614 | $23,775 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 87% |
Admission |
Briar Cliff University | St John's | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 982 | ||
| Admitted | - | 490 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 49.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 26.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.21 | 3.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1250/1460 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Briar Cliff University | St John's | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Briar Cliff University | St John's | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $279 |
Diversity |
Briar Cliff University | St John's | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Briar Cliff University | St John's | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 75% | ||
Campus |
Briar Cliff 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
- Briar Cliff University is larger than than St John's based on total student enrollment (927 students vs. 541 students)
Briar Cliff University vs. St John's Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Briar Cliff University or St John's?
- St John's College is 8.6% more expensive to attend than Briar Cliff University for in-state tuition ($36,040.00 vs. $33,180.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.6% higher at St John's than Briar Cliff University ($36,040.00 vs. $33,180.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Briar Cliff University than St John's ($21,620 vs. $27,643)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Briar Cliff University are 44% lower than costs at St John's College ($9,910 vs. $14,270)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Briar Cliff University than St John's College (99% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Briar Cliff University students is 11.9% larger than aid received St John's College ($26,614 vs. $23,775)
Which college is harder to get into, Briar Cliff 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 Briar Cliff University .
- Accepted freshman St John's students have a 0.6 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Briar Cliff University (3.21)
Briar Cliff University vs. St John's Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Briar Cliff 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 Briar Cliff University.
- The graduation rate at St John's is higher than Briar Cliff University (69% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Briar Cliff University earn on average $1,300 more per year than St John's graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $41,200)
- Briar Cliff University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than St John's graduates. ($24,500 vs. $27,000)
- Briar Cliff University graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than St John's graduates. ($253 vs. $279)
- More St John's graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Briar Cliff University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/