St John's vs. Hillsdale College

Comparable Facts

Compare St. John's College in Annapolis, MD with Hillsdale College in Hillsdale, Michigan on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

Hillsdale College is larger than St John's based on total student enrollment (1,792 students vs. 583 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• St. John's College is located in Annapolis, MD (Large Suburban setting); Hillsdale College is in Hillsdale, Michigan (Distant Town setting).
• St. John's College is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. Hillsdale College is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: St. John's College 8:1; Hillsdale College 8:1.

St John's vs. Hillsdale College Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, St John's or Hillsdale College? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hillsdale College than St John's ($23,993 vs. $30,930).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hillsdale College are 12.5% lower than at St. John's College ($13,600 vs. $15,550).
• St. John's College is 22.6% more expensive for in-state tuition than Hillsdale College (about $7,495 more per year; $40,684.00 vs. $33,189.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 22.6% higher at St John's than at Hillsdale College (about $7,495 more per year; $40,684.00 vs. $33,189.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Hillsdale College than at St. John's College (99% vs. 90%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by St. John's College students is 1.1% larger than aid received by Hillsdale College students ($24,596 vs. $24,328).

St John's vs. Hillsdale College Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, St John's or Hillsdale College? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between Hillsdale College and St John's.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at Hillsdale College (1410) is 50 points higher than at St John's (1360).
• Incoming Hillsdale College students have a 2 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (31 vs. 29 at St John's).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: St. John's College 1270/1440; Hillsdale College 1320/1490.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: St. John's College 27/32; Hillsdale College 30/33.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: St John's - Test optional; Hillsdale College - Test optional.
• Typical fall application deadline: Hillsdale College Mar 15, 2027.
• Enrolled freshman Hillsdale College students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.93) than students at St John's (3.81).
• St John's has a higher acceptance rate (55.2%) than Hillsdale College (20.7%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 24.9% at St John's vs. 55.5% at Hillsdale College.

St John's vs. Hillsdale College Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for St John's and Hillsdale College? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• St. John's College's six-year graduation rate is 69%. Comparable graduation rate data is not available for Hillsdale College.
• Graduates from St. John's College have median earnings of about $41,200 about ten years after starting college (College Scorecard). Comparable earnings data is not available for Hillsdale College.

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.