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Overview |
Saint John's | LRC | ||
| Location | Collegeville, MN | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,645 | 2,068 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #297 | #796 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csbsju.edu | laroche.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint John's | LRC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,950 | $31,334 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,950 | $31,334 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,890 | $12,886 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,982 | $24,233 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,533 | $20,948 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Saint John's | LRC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,592 | 3,222 | ||
| Admitted | 1,373 | 3,137 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | 97.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.9% | 4.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/26 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 915/1185 | 970/1170 | ||
| 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 |
Saint John's | LRC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint John's | LRC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,400 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Saint John's | LRC | ||
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| % Men | 97% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 8% |
Students |
Saint John's | LRC | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Saint John's | LRC | ||
| 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
- La Roche College is larger than than Saint John's based on total student enrollment (2,068 students vs. 1,645 students)
Saint John's vs. LRC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint John's or LRC?
- Saint Johns University is 62.6% more expensive to attend than LRC for in-state tuition ($50,950.00 vs. $31,334.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62.6% higher at Saint John's than La Roche College ($50,950.00 vs. $31,334.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at La Roche College than Saint John's ($24,233 vs. $27,982)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Johns University are 8.4% lower than costs at La Roche College ($11,890 vs. $12,886)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Johns University than La Roche College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Johns University students is 79.2% larger than aid received La Roche College ($37,533 vs. $20,948)
Saint John's vs. LRC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint John's or LRC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LRC or Saint John's .
- The average SAT score at Saint Johns University (1148) is 209 points higher than at LRC (939)
- Incoming Saint John's students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at LRC (20)
- Accepted freshman Saint John's students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at LRC (3.2)
- LRC has a higher acceptance rate (97.4%) than Saint John's (86.2%)
Saint John's vs. LRC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint John's or LRC? 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 LRC and Saint John's.
- The graduation rate at Saint John's is higher than La Roche College (80% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Saint Johns University earn on average $20,100 more per year than LRC graduates after ten years. ($64,400 vs. $44,300)
- La Roche College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint John's graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- LRC 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 LRC students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/