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Overview |
Saint John's | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Location | Collegeville, MN | Collegedale, TN | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,645 | 2,903 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #297 | #563 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csbsju.edu | southern.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint John's | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,950 | $22,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,950 | $22,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,890 | $8,330 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,982 | $24,332 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,533 | $14,000 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Saint John's | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,592 | 2,490 | ||
| Admitted | 1,373 | 1,638 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | 65.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.9% | 38.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 915/1185 | 980/1280 | ||
| 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 | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint John's | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,400 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $274 |
Diversity |
Saint John's | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| % Men | 97% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Saint John's | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 77% | ||
Campus |
Saint John's | Southern Adventist University | ||
| 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
- Southern Adventist University is larger than than Saint John's based on total student enrollment (2,903 students vs. 1,645 students)
Saint John's vs. Southern Adventist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint John's or Southern Adventist University?
- Saint Johns University is 121.7% more expensive to attend than Southern Adventist University for in-state tuition ($50,950.00 vs. $22,980.00)
- Out of state tuition is 121.7% higher at Saint John's than Southern Adventist University ($50,950.00 vs. $22,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Adventist University than Saint John's ($24,332 vs. $27,982)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Adventist University are 42.7% lower than costs at Saint Johns University ($8,330 vs. $11,890)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Johns University than Southern Adventist University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Johns University students is 168.1% larger than aid received Southern Adventist University ($37,533 vs. $14,000)
Saint John's vs. Southern Adventist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint John's or Southern Adventist University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southern Adventist University or Saint John's .
- Accepted freshman Southern Adventist University students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Saint John's (3.51)
- Saint John's has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than Southern Adventist University (65.8%)
Saint John's vs. Southern Adventist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint John's or Southern Adventist University? 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 Southern Adventist University and Saint John's.
- The graduation rate at Saint John's is higher than Southern Adventist University (80% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Saint Johns University earn on average $19,800 more per year than Southern Adventist University graduates after ten years. ($64,400 vs. $44,600)
- Southern Adventist University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint John's graduates. ($26,500 vs. $27,000)
- Southern Adventist University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Saint John's graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More Saint John's graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Adventist University students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/