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Overview |
NAU | St John's College | ||
| Location | Flagstaff, AZ | Santa Fe, NM | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 28,086 | 439 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nau.edu | stjohnscollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
NAU | St John's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,024 | $36,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,286 | $36,040 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,728 | $14,710 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,115 | $29,265 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,865 | $22,423 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
NAU | St John's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 44,855 | 453 | ||
| Admitted | 35,881 | 245 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80% | 54.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 37.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1250/1460 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
NAU | St John's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NAU | St John's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,900 | $35,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $279 |
Diversity |
NAU | St John's College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 20% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
NAU | St John's College | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 10% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 81% | ||
Campus |
NAU | St John's College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northern Arizona University is larger than than St John's College based on total student enrollment (28,086 students vs. 439 students)
NAU vs. St John's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NAU or St John's College?
- St John's College is 226.9% more expensive to attend than NAU for in-state tuition ($36,040.00 vs. $11,024.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.1% higher at St John's College than Northern Arizona University ($36,040.00 vs. $26,286.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Arizona University than St John's College ($17,115 vs. $29,265)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northern Arizona University are 25.4% lower than costs at St John's College ($11,728 vs. $14,710)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Arizona University than St John's College (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St John's College students is 89% larger than aid received Northern Arizona University ($22,423 vs. $11,865)
NAU vs. St John's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NAU or St John's College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St John's College or NAU .
- Accepted freshman St John's College students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at NAU (3.7)
- NAU has a higher acceptance rate (80%) than St John's College (54.1%)
NAU vs. St John's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NAU or St John's College? 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 College and NAU.
- The graduation rate at St John's College is higher than Northern Arizona University (53% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Northern Arizona University earn on average $8,300 more per year than St John's College graduates after ten years. ($43,900 vs. $35,600)
- Northern Arizona University students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than St John's College graduates. ($20,000 vs. $27,000)
- NAU graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than St John's College graduates. ($206 vs. $279)
- More St John's College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NAU students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/