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Franciscan Gustavus Adolphus College Nova University of St Thomas FGCU UT Fordham BAC Saint Benedict Florida Southern NDSU Hofstra| Saint Johns University | Ave Maria University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Saint John's | AMU | ||
| Location | Collegeville, MN | Ave Maria, FL | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,645 | 1,310 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #297 | #598 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csbsju.edu | avemaria.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint John's | AMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,950 | $25,168 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,950 | $25,168 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,890 | $13,402 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,982 | $21,078 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,533 | $21,341 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Saint John's | AMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,592 | 3,404 | ||
| Admitted | 1,373 | 1,505 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | 44.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.9% | 23.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 915/1185 | 1018/1240 | ||
| 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 |
Saint John's | AMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint John's | AMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,400 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,428 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $231 |
Diversity |
Saint John's | AMU | ||
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| % Men | 97% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 13% |
Students |
Saint John's | AMU | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 66% | ||
Campus |
Saint John's | AMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Saint Johns University is larger than than AMU based on total student enrollment (1,645 students vs. 1,310 students)
Saint John's vs. AMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint John's or AMU?
- Saint Johns University is 102.4% more expensive to attend than AMU for in-state tuition ($50,950.00 vs. $25,168.00)
- Out of state tuition is 102.4% higher at Saint John's than Ave Maria University ($50,950.00 vs. $25,168.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ave Maria University than Saint John's ($21,078 vs. $27,982)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Johns University are 12.7% lower than costs at Ave Maria University ($11,890 vs. $13,402)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Saint Johns University as Ave Maria University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Johns University students is 75.9% larger than aid received Ave Maria University ($37,533 vs. $21,341)
Saint John's vs. AMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint John's or AMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AMU or Saint John's .
- The average SAT score at Saint Johns University (1148) is 50 points higher than at AMU (1098)
- Incoming Saint John's students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at AMU (24)
- Accepted freshman AMU students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Saint John's (3.51)
- Saint John's has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than AMU (44.2%)
Saint John's vs. AMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint John's or AMU? 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 AMU and Saint John's.
- The graduation rate at Saint John's is higher than Ave Maria University (80% vs. 41%)
- Ave Maria University students graduate with a $4,572 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint John's graduates. ($22,428 vs. $27,000)
- AMU graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than Saint John's graduates. ($231 vs. $279)
- More Saint John's graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AMU students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/