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Overview |
Clarke University | Saint John's | ||
| Location | Dubuque, IA | Collegeville, MN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 965 | 1,645 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #297 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarke.edu | csbsju.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clarke University | Saint John's | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,900 | $50,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,900 | $50,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,600 | $11,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,275 | $27,982 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,403 | $37,533 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Clarke University | Saint John's | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,665 | 1,592 | ||
| Admitted | 2,260 | 1,373 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.8% | 86.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.5% | 27.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 920/1160 | 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 |
Clarke University | Saint John's | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clarke University | Saint John's | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,800 | $64,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Clarke University | Saint John's | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 97% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Clarke University | Saint John's | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Clarke University | Saint John's | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Saint Johns University is larger than than Clarke University based on total student enrollment (1,645 students vs. 965 students)
Clarke University vs. Saint John's Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clarke University or Saint John's?
- Saint Johns University is 38.1% more expensive to attend than Clarke University for in-state tuition ($50,950.00 vs. $36,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.1% higher at Saint John's than Clarke University ($50,950.00 vs. $36,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Clarke University than Saint John's ($27,275 vs. $27,982)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clarke University are 12.2% lower than costs at Saint Johns University ($10,600 vs. $11,890)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Clarke University as Saint Johns University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Johns University students is 47.8% larger than aid received Clarke University ($37,533 vs. $25,403)
Clarke University vs. Saint John's Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clarke University 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 Clarke University .
- The average SAT score at Saint Johns University (1148) is 103 points higher than at Clarke University (1045)
- Incoming Saint John's students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Clarke University (23)
- Accepted freshman Saint John's students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Clarke University (3.36)
- Saint John's has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than Clarke University (84.8%)
Clarke University vs. Saint John's Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clarke University 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 Clarke University.
- The graduation rate at Saint John's is higher than Clarke University (80% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Saint Johns University earn on average $21,600 more per year than Clarke University graduates after ten years. ($64,400 vs. $42,800)
- Clarke University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint John's graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Clarke University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Saint John's graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Saint John's graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Clarke University students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/