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Overview |
Friends University | Saint John's | ||
| Location | Wichita, KS | Collegeville, MN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,724 | 1,645 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #723 | #297 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | friends.edu | csbsju.edu | ||
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Costs |
Friends University | Saint John's | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,172 | $50,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,172 | $50,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,326 | $11,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,720 | $27,982 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,570 | $37,533 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Friends University | Saint John's | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,620 | 1,592 | ||
| Admitted | 1,025 | 1,373 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.3% | 86.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.9% | 27.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1181 | 915/1185 | ||
| 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 |
Friends University | Saint John's | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Friends University | Saint John's | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,500 | $64,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,512 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $279 |
Diversity |
Friends University | Saint John's | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 97% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
Friends University | Saint John's | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Friends University | Saint 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
- Friends University is larger than than Saint John's based on total student enrollment (1,724 students vs. 1,645 students)
Friends University vs. Saint John's Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Friends University or Saint John's?
- Saint Johns University is 63.4% more expensive to attend than Friends University for in-state tuition ($50,950.00 vs. $31,172.00)
- Out of state tuition is 63.4% higher at Saint John's than Friends University ($50,950.00 vs. $31,172.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Friends University than Saint John's ($23,720 vs. $27,982)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Friends University are 42.8% lower than costs at Saint Johns University ($8,326 vs. $11,890)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Friends University as Saint Johns University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Johns University students is 91.8% larger than aid received Friends University ($37,533 vs. $19,570)
Friends University vs. Saint John's Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Friends University or Saint John's? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint John's or Friends University .
- The average SAT score at Saint Johns University (1148) is 134 points higher than at Friends University (1014)
- Incoming Saint John's students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Friends University (22)
- Accepted freshman Saint John's students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Friends University (3.4)
- Saint John's has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than Friends University (63.3%)
Friends University vs. Saint John's Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Friends University or Saint 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 Saint John's and Friends University.
- The graduation rate at Saint John's is higher than Friends University (80% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Saint Johns University earn on average $17,900 more per year than Friends University graduates after ten years. ($64,400 vs. $46,500)
- Friends University students graduate with a $2,488 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint John's graduates. ($24,512 vs. $27,000)
- Friends University graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Saint John's graduates. ($253 vs. $279)
- More Saint John's graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Friends University students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/