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Overview |
Northwestern College | St. Kate's | ||
| Location | Saint Paul, MN | Saint Paul, MN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,253 | 3,577 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #554 | #276 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Other Protestant | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nwc.edu | stkate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northwestern College | St. Kate's | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,490 | $46,976 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,490 | $46,976 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,644 | $9,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,704 | $19,976 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,487 | $37,012 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Northwestern College | St. Kate's | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,349 | 1,512 | ||
| Admitted | 1,248 | 1,399 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.5% | 92.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.9% | 24.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1015/1311 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Northwestern College | St. Kate's | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northwestern College | St. Kate's | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,100 | $50,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,070 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $228 | $289 |
Diversity |
Northwestern College | St. Kate's | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 93% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Northwestern College | St. Kate's | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Northwestern College | 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 Northwestern College based on total student enrollment (3,577 students vs. 3,253 students)
Northwestern College vs. St. Kate's Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwestern College or St. Kate's?
- St Catherine University is 36.2% more expensive to attend than Northwestern College for in-state tuition ($46,976.00 vs. $34,490.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.2% higher at St. Kate's than Northwestern College ($46,976.00 vs. $34,490.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St Catherine University than Northwestern College ($19,976 vs. $25,704)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St Catherine University are 7.5% lower than costs at Northwestern College ($9,900 vs. $10,644)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Northwestern College as St Catherine University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St Catherine University students is 80.7% larger than aid received Northwestern College ($37,012 vs. $20,487)
Northwestern College vs. St. Kate's Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northwestern College 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 Northwestern College .
- The average SAT score at Northwestern College (1102) is 70 points higher than at St. Kate's (1032)
- Incoming Northwestern College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at St. Kate's (22)
- Accepted freshman St. Kate's students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at Northwestern College (3.58)
- St. Kate's has a higher acceptance rate (92.5%) than Northwestern College (92.5%)
Northwestern College vs. St. Kate's Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northwestern College 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 Northwestern College.
- The graduation rate at St. Kate's is higher than Northwestern College (65% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from St Catherine University earn on average $9,000 more per year than Northwestern College graduates after ten years. ($50,100 vs. $41,100)
- Northwestern College students graduate with a $5,930 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Kate's graduates. ($22,070 vs. $28,000)
- Northwestern College graduates are paying $61 less per month on federal student loans than St. Kate's graduates. ($228 vs. $289)
- More Northwestern College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Kate's students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/