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Overview |
Saint John's | St. Kate's | ||
| Location | Collegeville, MN | Saint Paul, MN | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,645 | 3,577 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #297 | #276 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csbsju.edu | stkate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint John's | St. Kate's | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,950 | $46,976 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,950 | $46,976 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,890 | $9,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,982 | $19,976 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,533 | $37,012 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Saint John's | St. Kate's | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,592 | 1,512 | ||
| Admitted | 1,373 | 1,399 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | 92.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.9% | 24.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/26 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 915/1185 | 1155/1450 | ||
| 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 | St. Kate's | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint John's | St. Kate's | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,400 | $50,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $289 |
Diversity |
Saint John's | St. Kate's | ||
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| % Men | 97% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 93% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Saint John's | St. Kate's | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Saint John's | St. Kate's | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- St Catherine University is larger than than Saint John's based on total student enrollment (3,577 students vs. 1,645 students)
Saint John's vs. St. Kate's Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint John's or St. Kate's?
- Saint Johns University is 8.5% more expensive to attend than St. Kate's for in-state tuition ($50,950.00 vs. $46,976.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.5% higher at Saint John's than St Catherine University ($50,950.00 vs. $46,976.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St Catherine University than Saint John's ($19,976 vs. $27,982)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St Catherine University are 20.1% lower than costs at Saint Johns University ($9,900 vs. $11,890)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Saint Johns University as St Catherine University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Johns University students is 1.4% larger than aid received St Catherine University ($37,533 vs. $37,012)
Saint John's vs. St. Kate's Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint John's or St. Kate's? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Kate's or Saint John's .
- The average SAT score at Saint Johns University (1148) is 116 points higher than at St. Kate's (1032)
- Incoming Saint John's students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at St. Kate's (22)
- Accepted freshman St. Kate's students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at Saint John's (3.51)
- St. Kate's has a higher acceptance rate (92.5%) than Saint John's (86.2%)
Saint John's vs. St. Kate's Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint John's or St. Kate's? 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 St. Kate's and Saint John's.
- The graduation rate at Saint John's is higher than St Catherine University (80% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Saint Johns University earn on average $14,300 more per year than St. Kate's graduates after ten years. ($64,400 vs. $50,100)
- Saint Johns University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Kate's graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,000)
- Saint John's graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than St. Kate's graduates. ($279 vs. $289)
- More Saint John's graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Kate's students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/