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Overview |
Brooklyn College | St John's | ||
| Location | Brooklyn, NY | Queens, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,935 | 19,691 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #264 | #388 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | stjohns.edu | ||
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Costs |
Brooklyn College | St John's | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $48,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $48,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $21,788 | $19,926 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,105 | $28,206 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,290 | $33,773 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 100% |
Admission |
Brooklyn College | St John's | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 27,112 | 25,223 | ||
| Admitted | 14,548 | 20,094 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.7% | 79.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.4% | 13.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1140/1420 | 1110/1320 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Brooklyn College | St John's | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Brooklyn College | St John's | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,900 | $61,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,382 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $107 | $268 |
Diversity |
Brooklyn College | St John's | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 34% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
Brooklyn College | St John's | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Brooklyn College | St John's | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- St John's University New York is larger than than Brooklyn College based on total student enrollment (19,691 students vs. 13,935 students)
Brooklyn College vs. St John's Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Brooklyn College or St John's?
- St John's University New York is 599.9% more expensive to attend than Brooklyn College for in-state tuition ($48,500.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 225.9% higher at St John's than CUNY Brooklyn College ($48,500.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Brooklyn College than St John's ($4,105 vs. $28,206)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St John's University New York are 9.3% lower than costs at CUNY Brooklyn College ($19,926 vs. $21,788)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St John's University New York than CUNY Brooklyn College (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St John's University New York students is 263.5% larger than aid received CUNY Brooklyn College ($33,773 vs. $9,290)
Brooklyn College vs. St John's Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Brooklyn College or St John's? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St John's or Brooklyn College .
- The average SAT score at CUNY Brooklyn College (1115) is 35 points higher than at St John's (1080)
- Accepted freshman St John's students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Brooklyn College (3.42)
- St John's has a higher acceptance rate (79.7%) than Brooklyn College (53.7%)
Brooklyn College vs. St John's Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Brooklyn College or St 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 St John's and Brooklyn College.
- The graduation rate at St John's is higher than CUNY Brooklyn College (58% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from St John's University New York earn on average $13,500 more per year than Brooklyn College graduates after ten years. ($61,400 vs. $47,900)
- CUNY Brooklyn College students graduate with a $15,618 lower median federal student loan debt than St John's graduates. ($10,382 vs. $26,000)
- Brooklyn College graduates are paying $161 less per month on federal student loans than St John's graduates. ($107 vs. $268)
- More St John's graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Brooklyn College students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/