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Overview |
North Central University | St. Kate's | ||
| Location | Minneapolis, MN | Saint Paul, MN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 992 | 3,577 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #276 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Assemblies of God Church | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northcentral.edu | stkate.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Central University | St. Kate's | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,140 | $46,976 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,140 | $46,976 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,940 | $9,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,374 | $19,976 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,481 | $37,012 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
North Central University | St. Kate's | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 544 | 1,512 | ||
| Admitted | 494 | 1,399 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.8% | 92.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.8% | 24.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1148 | 1155/1450 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2024 |
Academics |
North Central University | St. Kate's | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Central University | St. Kate's | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,300 | $50,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $289 |
Diversity |
North Central University | St. Kate's | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 93% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
North Central University | St. Kate's | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 17% | ||
Campus |
North Central 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
- St Catherine University is larger than than North Central University based on total student enrollment (3,577 students vs. 992 students)
North Central University vs. St. Kate's Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Central University or St. Kate's?
- St Catherine University is 73.1% more expensive to attend than North Central University for in-state tuition ($46,976.00 vs. $27,140.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73.1% higher at St. Kate's than North Central University ($46,976.00 vs. $27,140.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St Catherine University than North Central University ($19,976 vs. $23,374)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Central University are 10.7% lower than costs at St Catherine University ($8,940 vs. $9,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St Catherine University than North Central University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St Catherine University students is 111.7% larger than aid received North Central University ($37,012 vs. $17,481)
North Central University vs. St. Kate's Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Central 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 North Central University .
- The average SAT score at St Catherine University (1032) is 8 points higher than at North Central University (1024)
- Incoming North Central University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at St. Kate's (22)
- Accepted freshman St. Kate's students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at North Central University (3.4)
- St. Kate's has a higher acceptance rate (92.5%) than North Central University (90.8%)
North Central University vs. St. Kate's Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Central 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 North Central University.
- The graduation rate at St. Kate's is higher than North Central University (65% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from St Catherine University earn on average $16,800 more per year than North Central University graduates after ten years. ($50,100 vs. $33,300)
- North Central University students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Kate's graduates. ($25,000 vs. $28,000)
- North Central University graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than St. Kate's graduates. ($258 vs. $289)
- More North Central University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Kate's students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/