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Overview |
Scripps College | St Olaf | ||
| Location | Claremont, CA | Northfield, MN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,099 | 3,046 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #48 | #156 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | scrippscollege.edu | stolaf.edu | ||
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Costs |
Scripps College | St Olaf | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,494 | $54,650 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,494 | $54,650 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,818 | $12,450 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,923 | $26,171 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,143 | $40,399 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Scripps College | St Olaf | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,099 | 5,524 | ||
| Admitted | 865 | 3,116 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 27.9% | 56.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.1% | 27.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 28/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1390/1510 | 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Scripps College | St Olaf | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Scripps College | St Olaf | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,300 | $53,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 91% | 91% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $144 | $279 |
Diversity |
Scripps College | St Olaf | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 99% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Scripps College | St Olaf | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Scripps College | St Olaf | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | 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 Scripps College based on total student enrollment (3,046 students vs. 1,099 students)
Scripps College vs. St Olaf Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Scripps College or St Olaf?
- Scripps College is 10.7% more expensive to attend than St Olaf for in-state tuition ($60,494.00 vs. $54,650.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.7% higher at Scripps College than St Olaf College ($60,494.00 vs. $54,650.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St Olaf College than Scripps College ($26,171 vs. $43,923)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St Olaf College are 59.2% lower than costs at Scripps College ($12,450 vs. $19,818)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Scripps College than St Olaf College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St Olaf College students is 91.1% larger than aid received Scripps College ($40,399 vs. $21,143)
Scripps College vs. St Olaf Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Scripps College or St Olaf? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St Olaf or Scripps College .
- The average SAT score at Scripps College (1362) is 80 points higher than at St Olaf (1282)
- Incoming Scripps College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at St Olaf (29)
- Accepted freshman Scripps College students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at St Olaf (3.68)
- St Olaf has a higher acceptance rate (56.4%) than Scripps College (27.9%)
Scripps College vs. St Olaf Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Scripps College 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 Scripps College.
- The graduation rate at Scripps College is higher than St Olaf College (88% vs. 85%)
- Graduates from Scripps College earn on average $5,600 more per year than St Olaf graduates after ten years. ($59,300 vs. $53,700)
- Scripps College students graduate with a $13,000 lower median federal student loan debt than St Olaf graduates. ($14,000 vs. $27,000)
- Scripps College graduates are paying $135 less per month on federal student loans than St Olaf graduates. ($144 vs. $279)
- More Scripps College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St Olaf students, three years after graduation. (91% vs. 91%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/