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Overview |
Saint John's | JC | ||
| Location | Collegeville, MN | Jamestown, ND | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,645 | 1,242 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #297 | #790 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csbsju.edu | jc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint John's | JC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,950 | $23,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,950 | $23,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,890 | $8,560 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,982 | $19,950 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,533 | $17,022 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Saint John's | JC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,592 | 1,017 | ||
| Admitted | 1,373 | 936 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | 92% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.9% | 27.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/26 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 915/1185 | 900/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Saint John's | JC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint John's | JC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,400 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Saint John's | JC | ||
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| % Men | 97% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Saint John's | JC | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 30% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Saint John's | JC | ||
| 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 JC based on total student enrollment (1,645 students vs. 1,242 students)
Saint John's vs. JC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint John's or JC?
- Saint Johns University is 117.7% more expensive to attend than JC for in-state tuition ($50,950.00 vs. $23,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 117.7% higher at Saint John's than Jamestown College ($50,950.00 vs. $23,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Jamestown College than Saint John's ($19,950 vs. $27,982)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Jamestown College are 38.9% lower than costs at Saint Johns University ($8,560 vs. $11,890)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Saint Johns University as Jamestown College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Johns University students is 120.5% larger than aid received Jamestown College ($37,533 vs. $17,022)
Saint John's vs. JC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint John's or JC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JC or Saint John's .
- The average SAT score at Saint Johns University (1148) is 104 points higher than at JC (1044)
- Incoming Saint John's students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at JC (23)
- Accepted freshman Saint John's students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at JC (3.25)
- JC has a higher acceptance rate (92%) than Saint John's (86.2%)
Saint John's vs. JC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint John's or JC? 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 JC and Saint John's.
- The graduation rate at Saint John's is higher than Jamestown College (80% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Saint Johns University earn on average $16,600 more per year than JC graduates after ten years. ($64,400 vs. $47,800)
- Jamestown College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint John's graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- JC graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Saint John's graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Saint John's graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JC students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/