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Overview |
Saint John's | Union College | ||
| Location | Collegeville, MN | Schenectady, NY | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,645 | 2,107 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #297 | #76 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csbsju.edu | union.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint John's | Union College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,950 | $63,603 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,950 | $63,603 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,890 | $15,768 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,982 | $41,136 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,533 | $37,530 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Saint John's | Union College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,592 | 8,458 | ||
| Admitted | 1,373 | 3,934 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | 46.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.9% | 14.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 915/1185 | 1310/1490 | ||
| 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 | Union College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint John's | Union College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,400 | $74,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Saint John's | Union College | ||
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| % Men | 97% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Saint John's | Union College | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Saint John's | Union College | ||
| 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
- Union College is larger than than Saint John's based on total student enrollment (2,107 students vs. 1,645 students)
Saint John's vs. Union College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint John's or Union College?
- Union College is 24.8% more expensive to attend than Saint John's for in-state tuition ($63,603.00 vs. $50,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.8% higher at Union College than Saint Johns University ($63,603.00 vs. $50,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Johns University than Union College ($27,982 vs. $41,136)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Johns University are 32.6% lower than costs at Union College ($11,890 vs. $15,768)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Johns University than Union College (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Johns University students is 0% larger than aid received Union College ($37,533 vs. $37,530)
Saint John's vs. Union College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint John's or Union College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Union College or Saint John's .
- Accepted freshman Saint John's students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Union College (3.5)
- Saint John's has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than Union College (46.5%)
Saint John's vs. Union College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint John's or Union College? 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 Union College and Saint John's.
- The graduation rate at Union College is higher than Saint Johns University (86% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Union College earn on average $9,800 more per year than Saint John's graduates after ten years. ($74,200 vs. $64,400)
- Union College and Saint John's graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Union College and Saint John's graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Saint John's graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Union College students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 86%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/