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Overview |
Saint John's | St Olaf | ||
| Location | Collegeville, MN | Northfield, MN | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,645 | 3,046 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #297 | #156 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csbsju.edu | stolaf.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint John's | St Olaf | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,950 | $54,650 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,950 | $54,650 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,890 | $12,450 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,982 | $26,171 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,533 | $40,399 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Saint John's | St Olaf | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,592 | 5,524 | ||
| Admitted | 1,373 | 3,116 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | 56.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.9% | 27.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | 28/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 915/1185 | 1300/1480 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Saint John's | St Olaf | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint John's | St Olaf | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,400 | $53,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 91% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Saint John's | St Olaf | ||
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| % Men | 97% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Saint John's | St Olaf | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Saint John's | St Olaf | ||
| 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
- St Olaf College is larger than than Saint John's based on total student enrollment (3,046 students vs. 1,645 students)
Saint John's vs. St Olaf Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint John's or St Olaf?
- St Olaf College is 7.3% more expensive to attend than Saint John's for in-state tuition ($54,650.00 vs. $50,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.3% higher at St Olaf than Saint Johns University ($54,650.00 vs. $50,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St Olaf College than Saint John's ($26,171 vs. $27,982)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Johns University are 4.7% lower than costs at St Olaf College ($11,890 vs. $12,450)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Johns University than St Olaf College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St Olaf College students is 7.6% larger than aid received Saint Johns University ($40,399 vs. $37,533)
Saint John's vs. St Olaf Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint John's or St Olaf? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St Olaf or Saint John's .
- The average SAT score at St Olaf College (1282) is 134 points higher than at Saint John's (1148)
- Incoming St Olaf students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Saint John's (26)
- Accepted freshman St Olaf students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Saint John's (3.51)
- Saint John's has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than St Olaf (56.4%)
Saint John's vs. St Olaf Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint John's or St Olaf? 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 Olaf and Saint John's.
- The graduation rate at St Olaf is higher than Saint Johns University (85% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Saint Johns University earn on average $10,700 more per year than St Olaf graduates after ten years. ($64,400 vs. $53,700)
- St Olaf College and Saint John's graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- St Olaf College and Saint John's graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More St Olaf graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint John's students, three years after graduation. (91% vs. 87%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/