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Overview |
Hamline University | Stritch | ||
| Location | Saint Paul, MN | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,638 | 1,332 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #400 | #561 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hamline.edu | stritch.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hamline University | Stritch | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,540 | $34,744 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,540 | $34,744 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,213 | $8,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,021 | $20,002 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,013 | $28,670 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Hamline University | Stritch | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,840 | 728 | ||
| Admitted | 3,093 | 674 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.5% | 92.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.18 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 18/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1258 | 1010/1220 | ||
| 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 |
Hamline University | Stritch | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hamline University | Stritch | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $52,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $279 |
Diversity |
Hamline University | Stritch | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 21% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Hamline University | Stritch | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Hamline University | Stritch | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Hamline University is larger than than Stritch based on total student enrollment (2,638 students vs. 1,332 students)
Hamline University vs. Stritch Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hamline University or Stritch?
- Hamline University is 31.1% more expensive to attend than Stritch for in-state tuition ($45,540.00 vs. $34,744.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.1% higher at Hamline University than Cardinal Stritch University ($45,540.00 vs. $34,744.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cardinal Stritch University than Hamline University ($20,002 vs. $23,021)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cardinal Stritch University are 26% lower than costs at Hamline University ($8,900 vs. $11,213)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hamline University than Cardinal Stritch University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hamline University students is 15.1% larger than aid received Cardinal Stritch University ($33,013 vs. $28,670)
Hamline University vs. Stritch Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hamline University or Stritch? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Stritch or Hamline University .
- The average SAT score at Hamline University (1127) is 99 points higher than at Stritch (1028)
- Incoming Hamline University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Stritch (22)
- Accepted freshman Hamline University students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Stritch (3.18)
- Stritch has a higher acceptance rate (92.6%) than Hamline University (80.5%)
Hamline University vs. Stritch Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hamline University or Stritch? 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 Stritch and Hamline University.
- The graduation rate at Hamline University is higher than Cardinal Stritch University (68% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Hamline University earn on average $2,600 more per year than Stritch graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $52,500)
- Hamline University students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Stritch graduates. ($24,250 vs. $27,000)
- Hamline University graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Stritch graduates. ($250 vs. $279)
- More Hamline University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Stritch students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/