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Minnesota ISU UW-Seattle Pitt University of St Thomas Purdue The College of Saint Scholastica NDSU UIC University of Minnesota-Duluth Rutgers St. Cloud State University| St Catherine University | University of Minnesota Rochester | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
St. Kate's | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
| Location | Saint Paul, MN | Rochester, MN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,577 | 630 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #276 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stkate.edu | umn.edu | ||
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Costs |
St. Kate's | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,976 | $12,808 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,976 | $12,808 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,900 | $12,882 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,976 | $12,613 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,012 | $11,833 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 67% |
Admission |
St. Kate's | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,512 | 1,198 | ||
| Admitted | 1,399 | 859 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.5% | 71.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.7% | 22.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/26 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1155/1450 | 1058/1331 | ||
| 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 | Jul 31, 2024 |
Academics |
St. Kate's | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St. Kate's | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,100 | $58,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,000 | $20,185 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $208 |
Diversity |
St. Kate's | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 20% | ||
| % Women | 93% | 80% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
St. Kate's | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 21% | ||
Campus |
St. Kate's | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- St Catherine University is larger than than University of Minnesota-Rochester based on total student enrollment (3,577 students vs. 630 students)
St. Kate's vs. University of Minnesota-Rochester Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St. Kate's or University of Minnesota-Rochester?
- St Catherine University is 266.8% more expensive to attend than University of Minnesota-Rochester for in-state tuition ($46,976.00 vs. $12,808.00)
- Out of state tuition is 266.8% higher at St. Kate's than University of Minnesota Rochester ($46,976.00 vs. $12,808.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Minnesota Rochester than St. Kate's ($12,613 vs. $19,976)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St Catherine University are 30.1% lower than costs at University of Minnesota Rochester ($9,900 vs. $12,882)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St Catherine University than University of Minnesota Rochester (100% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St Catherine University students is 212.8% larger than aid received University of Minnesota Rochester ($37,012 vs. $11,833)
St. Kate's vs. University of Minnesota-Rochester Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St. Kate's or University of Minnesota-Rochester? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Minnesota-Rochester or St. Kate's .
- The average SAT score at University of Minnesota Rochester (1110) is 78 points higher than at St. Kate's (1032)
- Incoming University of Minnesota-Rochester students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at St. Kate's (22)
- St. Kate's has a higher acceptance rate (92.5%) than University of Minnesota-Rochester (71.7%)
St. Kate's vs. University of Minnesota-Rochester Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St. Kate's or University of Minnesota-Rochester? 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 University of Minnesota-Rochester and St. Kate's.
- Graduates from University of Minnesota Rochester earn on average $8,100 more per year than St. Kate's graduates after ten years. ($58,200 vs. $50,100)
- University of Minnesota Rochester students graduate with a $7,815 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Kate's graduates. ($20,185 vs. $28,000)
- University of Minnesota-Rochester graduates are paying $81 less per month on federal student loans than St. Kate's graduates. ($208 vs. $289)
- More University of Minnesota-Rochester graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Kate's students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/