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Overview |
Saint John's | AU | ||
| Location | Collegeville, MN | Danville, VA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,645 | 1,363 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #297 | #661 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csbsju.edu | averett.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint John's | AU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,950 | $37,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,950 | $37,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,890 | $11,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,982 | $23,781 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,533 | $26,246 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Saint John's | AU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,592 | 2,324 | ||
| Admitted | 1,373 | 1,767 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | 76% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.9% | 14.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.07 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/26 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 915/1185 | 850/1170 | ||
| 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 | AU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint John's | AU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,400 | $48,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Saint John's | AU | ||
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| % Men | 97% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 33% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Saint John's | AU | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Saint John's | AU | ||
| 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
- Saint Johns University is larger than than AU based on total student enrollment (1,645 students vs. 1,363 students)
Saint John's vs. AU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint John's or AU?
- Saint Johns University is 35.4% more expensive to attend than AU for in-state tuition ($50,950.00 vs. $37,640.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.4% higher at Saint John's than Averett University ($50,950.00 vs. $37,640.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Averett University than Saint John's ($23,781 vs. $27,982)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Averett University are 4.7% lower than costs at Saint Johns University ($11,360 vs. $11,890)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Saint Johns University as Averett University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Johns University students is 43% larger than aid received Averett University ($37,533 vs. $26,246)
Saint John's vs. AU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint John's or AU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AU or Saint John's .
- The average SAT score at Saint Johns University (1148) is 235 points higher than at AU (913)
- Incoming Saint John's students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at AU (20)
- Accepted freshman Saint John's students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at AU (3.07)
- Saint John's has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than AU (76%)
Saint John's vs. AU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint John's or AU? 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 AU and Saint John's.
- The graduation rate at Saint John's is higher than Averett University (80% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Saint Johns University earn on average $16,000 more per year than AU graduates after ten years. ($64,400 vs. $48,400)
- Averett University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint John's graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- AU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Saint John's graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Saint John's graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AU students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/