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Overview |
Saint John's | NCU | ||
| Location | Collegeville, MN | Eugene, OR | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,645 | 699 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #297 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csbsju.edu | nwcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint John's | NCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,950 | $33,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,950 | $33,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,890 | $10,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,982 | $23,787 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,533 | $20,642 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Saint John's | NCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,592 | 552 | ||
| Admitted | 1,373 | 369 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | 66.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.9% | 24.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | 17/18 | ||
| SAT Range | 915/1185 | 1140/1215 | ||
| 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 | NCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint John's | NCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 100% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,400 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,731 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $245 |
Diversity |
Saint John's | NCU | ||
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| % Men | 97% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Saint John's | NCU | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Saint John's | NCU | ||
| 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 NCU based on total student enrollment (1,645 students vs. 699 students)
Saint John's vs. NCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint John's or NCU?
- Saint Johns University is 54.4% more expensive to attend than NCU for in-state tuition ($50,950.00 vs. $33,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.4% higher at Saint John's than Northwest Christian University ($50,950.00 vs. $33,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwest Christian University than Saint John's ($23,787 vs. $27,982)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest Christian University are 13.5% lower than costs at Saint Johns University ($10,480 vs. $11,890)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Johns University than Northwest Christian University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Johns University students is 81.8% larger than aid received Northwest Christian University ($37,533 vs. $20,642)
Saint John's vs. NCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint John's or NCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NCU or Saint John's .
- The average SAT score at Saint Johns University (1148) is 156 points higher than at NCU (992)
- Incoming Saint John's students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at NCU (21)
- Accepted freshman Saint John's students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at NCU (3.45)
- Saint John's has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than NCU (66.8%)
Saint John's vs. NCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint John's or NCU? 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 NCU and Saint John's.
- The graduation rate at NCU is higher than Saint Johns University (100% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Saint Johns University earn on average $18,500 more per year than NCU graduates after ten years. ($64,400 vs. $45,900)
- Northwest Christian University students graduate with a $3,269 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint John's graduates. ($23,731 vs. $27,000)
- NCU graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Saint John's graduates. ($245 vs. $279)
- More Saint John's graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NCU students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/