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Overview |
UNI | Saint John's | ||
| Location | Cedar Falls, IA | Collegeville, MN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 8,945 | 1,645 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #414 | #297 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uni.edu | csbsju.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNI | Saint John's | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,111 | $50,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,265 | $50,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,343 | $11,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,782 | $27,982 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,412 | $37,533 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 100% |
Admission |
UNI | Saint John's | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,594 | 1,592 | ||
| Admitted | 4,362 | 1,373 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 86.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.9% | 27.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1330 | 915/1185 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
UNI | Saint John's | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNI | Saint John's | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,700 | $64,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,625 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $213 | $279 |
Diversity |
UNI | Saint John's | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 97% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
UNI | Saint John's | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 13% | ||
Campus |
UNI | Saint John's | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Northern Iowa is larger than than Saint John's based on total student enrollment (8,945 students vs. 1,645 students)
UNI vs. Saint John's Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNI or Saint John's?
- Saint Johns University is 528.2% more expensive to attend than UNI for in-state tuition ($50,950.00 vs. $8,111.00)
- Out of state tuition is 164.5% higher at Saint John's than University of Northern Iowa ($50,950.00 vs. $19,265.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Northern Iowa than Saint John's ($15,782 vs. $27,982)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Northern Iowa are 27.3% lower than costs at Saint Johns University ($9,343 vs. $11,890)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Johns University than University of Northern Iowa (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Johns University students is 485.4% larger than aid received University of Northern Iowa ($37,533 vs. $6,412)
UNI vs. Saint John's Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNI or Saint John's? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint John's or UNI .
- The average SAT score at Saint Johns University (1148) is 98 points higher than at UNI (1050)
- Incoming Saint John's students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at UNI (23)
- Accepted freshman UNI students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Saint John's (3.51)
- UNI has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Saint John's (86.2%)
UNI vs. Saint John's Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNI or Saint John's? 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 Saint John's and UNI.
- The graduation rate at Saint John's is higher than University of Northern Iowa (80% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Saint Johns University earn on average $16,700 more per year than UNI graduates after ten years. ($64,400 vs. $47,700)
- University of Northern Iowa students graduate with a $6,375 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint John's graduates. ($20,625 vs. $27,000)
- UNI graduates are paying $66 less per month on federal student loans than Saint John's graduates. ($213 vs. $279)
- More Saint John's graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNI students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/