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Overview |
Hamline University | Saint Thomas Aquinas College | ||
| Location | Saint Paul, MN | Sparkill, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,638 | 2,033 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #400 | #567 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hamline.edu | stac.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hamline University | Saint Thomas Aquinas College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,540 | $35,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,540 | $35,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,213 | $15,370 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,021 | $21,745 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,013 | $29,710 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Hamline University | Saint Thomas Aquinas College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,840 | 1,861 | ||
| Admitted | 3,093 | 1,649 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.5% | 88.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1030/1258 | 920/1270 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Hamline University | Saint Thomas Aquinas College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hamline University | Saint Thomas Aquinas College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $48,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $232 |
Diversity |
Hamline University | Saint Thomas Aquinas College | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 9% |
Students |
Hamline University | Saint Thomas Aquinas College | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Hamline University | Saint Thomas Aquinas College | ||
| 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
- Hamline University is larger than than Saint Thomas Aquinas College based on total student enrollment (2,638 students vs. 2,033 students)
Hamline University vs. Saint Thomas Aquinas College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hamline University or Saint Thomas Aquinas College?
- Hamline University is 28.3% more expensive to attend than Saint Thomas Aquinas College for in-state tuition ($45,540.00 vs. $35,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.3% higher at Hamline University than Saint Thomas Aquinas College ($45,540.00 vs. $35,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Thomas Aquinas College than Hamline University ($21,745 vs. $23,021)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hamline University are 37.1% lower than costs at Saint Thomas Aquinas College ($11,213 vs. $15,370)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Hamline University as Saint Thomas Aquinas College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hamline University students is 11.1% larger than aid received Saint Thomas Aquinas College ($33,013 vs. $29,710)
Hamline University vs. Saint Thomas Aquinas College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hamline University or Saint Thomas Aquinas College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Thomas Aquinas College or Hamline University .
- The average SAT score at Hamline University (1127) is 185 points higher than at Saint Thomas Aquinas College (942)
- Incoming Hamline University students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Saint Thomas Aquinas College (20)
- Accepted freshman Hamline University students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Saint Thomas Aquinas College (3.0)
- Saint Thomas Aquinas College has a higher acceptance rate (88.6%) than Hamline University (80.5%)
Hamline University vs. Saint Thomas Aquinas College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hamline University or Saint Thomas Aquinas College? 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 Thomas Aquinas College and Hamline University.
- The graduation rate at Hamline University is higher than Saint Thomas Aquinas College (68% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Hamline University earn on average $7,100 more per year than Saint Thomas Aquinas College graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $48,000)
- Saint Thomas Aquinas College students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Hamline University graduates. ($22,500 vs. $24,250)
- Saint Thomas Aquinas College graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Hamline University graduates. ($232 vs. $250)
- More Hamline University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Thomas Aquinas College students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/