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Overview |
Saint John's | SFC | ||
| Location | Collegeville, MN | Brooklyn Heights, NY | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,645 | 2,661 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #297 | #581 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csbsju.edu | sfc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint John's | SFC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,950 | $27,188 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,950 | $27,188 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,890 | $18,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,982 | $18,602 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,533 | $17,294 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Saint John's | SFC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,592 | 4,272 | ||
| Admitted | 1,373 | 3,600 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | 84.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.9% | 13.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/26 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 915/1185 | 990/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Saint John's | SFC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint John's | SFC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,400 | $50,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,425 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $252 |
Diversity |
Saint John's | SFC | ||
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| % Men | 97% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 9% |
Students |
Saint John's | SFC | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Saint John's | SFC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- St. Francis College is larger than than Saint John's based on total student enrollment (2,661 students vs. 1,645 students)
Saint John's vs. SFC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint John's or SFC?
- Saint Johns University is 87.4% more expensive to attend than SFC for in-state tuition ($50,950.00 vs. $27,188.00)
- Out of state tuition is 87.4% higher at Saint John's than St. Francis College ($50,950.00 vs. $27,188.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St. Francis College than Saint John's ($18,602 vs. $27,982)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Johns University are 51.4% lower than costs at St. Francis College ($11,890 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Johns University than St. Francis College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Johns University students is 117% larger than aid received St. Francis College ($37,533 vs. $17,294)
Saint John's vs. SFC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint John's or SFC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SFC or Saint John's .
- The average SAT score at Saint Johns University (1148) is 239 points higher than at SFC (909)
- Incoming Saint John's students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at SFC (20)
- Accepted freshman Saint John's students have a 0.61 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at SFC (2.9)
- Saint John's has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than SFC (84.3%)
Saint John's vs. SFC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint John's or SFC? 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 SFC and Saint John's.
- The graduation rate at Saint John's is higher than St. Francis College (80% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Saint Johns University earn on average $14,400 more per year than SFC graduates after ten years. ($64,400 vs. $50,000)
- St. Francis College students graduate with a $2,575 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint John's graduates. ($24,425 vs. $27,000)
- SFC graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than Saint John's graduates. ($252 vs. $279)
- More Saint John's graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SFC students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/