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Overview |
Hamline University | St. Kate's | ||
| Location | Saint Paul, MN | Saint Paul, MN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,638 | 3,577 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #400 | #276 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hamline.edu | stkate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hamline University | St. Kate's | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,540 | $46,976 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,540 | $46,976 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,213 | $9,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,021 | $19,976 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,013 | $37,012 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Hamline University | St. Kate's | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,840 | 1,512 | ||
| Admitted | 3,093 | 1,399 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.5% | 92.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 24.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1258 | 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 |
Hamline University | St. Kate's | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hamline University | St. Kate's | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $50,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $289 |
Diversity |
Hamline University | St. Kate's | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 93% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Hamline University | St. Kate's | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Hamline University | St. Kate's | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- St Catherine University is larger than than Hamline University based on total student enrollment (3,577 students vs. 2,638 students)
Hamline University vs. St. Kate's Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hamline University or St. Kate's?
- St Catherine University is 3.2% more expensive to attend than Hamline University for in-state tuition ($46,976.00 vs. $45,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.2% higher at St. Kate's than Hamline University ($46,976.00 vs. $45,540.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St Catherine University than Hamline University ($19,976 vs. $23,021)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St Catherine University are 13.3% lower than costs at Hamline University ($9,900 vs. $11,213)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Hamline University as St Catherine University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St Catherine University students is 12.1% larger than aid received Hamline University ($37,012 vs. $33,013)
Hamline University vs. St. Kate's Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hamline 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 Hamline University .
- The average SAT score at Hamline University (1127) is 95 points higher than at St. Kate's (1032)
- Incoming Hamline 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 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at Hamline University (3.48)
- St. Kate's has a higher acceptance rate (92.5%) than Hamline University (80.5%)
Hamline University vs. St. Kate's Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hamline 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 Hamline University.
- The graduation rate at Hamline University is higher than St Catherine University (68% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Hamline University earn on average $5,000 more per year than St. Kate's graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $50,100)
- Hamline University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Kate's graduates. ($24,250 vs. $28,000)
- Hamline University graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than St. Kate's graduates. ($250 vs. $289)
- More Hamline University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Kate's students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/