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Southwestern College University of St Thomas The College of Saint Scholastica DBU Winona State University Moody Hamline University Minnesota Creighton University Augsburg College| St Catherine University | Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
St. Kate's | MBTS | ||
| Location | Saint Paul, MN | Kansas City, MO | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,577 | 3,772 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #276 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stkate.edu | mbts.edu | ||
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Costs |
St. Kate's | MBTS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,976 | $8,580 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,976 | $8,580 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,900 | $13,658 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,976 | $23,318 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,012 | $5,774 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 35% |
Admission |
St. Kate's | MBTS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,512 | 105 | ||
| Admitted | 1,399 | 99 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.5% | 94.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.7% | 61.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1155/1450 | |||
| 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 |
St. Kate's | MBTS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St. Kate's | MBTS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,100 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,000 | $17,004 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $175 |
Diversity |
St. Kate's | MBTS | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 81% | ||
| % Women | 93% | 19% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
St. Kate's | MBTS | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 61% | ||
Campus |
St. Kate's | MBTS | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary is larger than than St. Kate's based on total student enrollment (3,772 students vs. 3,577 students)
St. Kate's vs. MBTS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St. Kate's or MBTS?
- St Catherine University is 447.5% more expensive to attend than MBTS for in-state tuition ($46,976.00 vs. $8,580.00)
- Out of state tuition is 447.5% higher at St. Kate's than Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary ($46,976.00 vs. $8,580.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St Catherine University than MBTS ($19,976 vs. $23,318)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St Catherine University are 38% lower than costs at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary ($9,900 vs. $13,658)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St Catherine University than Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (100% vs. 35%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St Catherine University students is 541% larger than aid received Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary ($37,012 vs. $5,774)
St. Kate's vs. MBTS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St. Kate's or MBTS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MBTS or St. Kate's .
- The average SAT score at St Catherine University (1032) is 49 points higher than at MBTS (983)
- Incoming St. Kate's students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at MBTS (21)
- MBTS has a higher acceptance rate (94.3%) than St. Kate's (92.5%)
St. Kate's vs. MBTS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St. Kate's or MBTS? 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 MBTS and St. Kate's.
- Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary students graduate with a $10,996 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Kate's graduates. ($17,004 vs. $28,000)
- MBTS graduates are paying $114 less per month on federal student loans than St. Kate's graduates. ($175 vs. $289)
- More St. Kate's graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MBTS students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/