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Overview |
Hamline University | St Olaf | ||
| Location | Saint Paul, MN | Northfield, MN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,432 | 3,074 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #319 | #161 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hamline.edu | stolaf.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hamline University | St Olaf | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,134 | $56,970 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,134 | $56,970 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,030 | $13,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,759 | $27,282 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,981 | $41,918 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Hamline University | St Olaf | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,185 | 5,956 | ||
| Admitted | 2,861 | 3,106 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.8% | 52.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.8% | 26.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/28 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1146/1393 | 1260/1470 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Hamline University | St Olaf | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hamline University | St Olaf | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $53,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 91% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $279 |
Diversity |
Hamline University | St Olaf | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Hamline University | St Olaf | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Hamline University | St Olaf | ||
| 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
- St Olaf College is larger than than Hamline University based on total student enrollment (3,074 students vs. 2,432 students)
Hamline University vs. St Olaf Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hamline University or St Olaf?
- St Olaf College is 20.9% more expensive to attend than Hamline University for in-state tuition ($56,970.00 vs. $47,134.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.9% higher at St Olaf than Hamline University ($56,970.00 vs. $47,134.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hamline University than St Olaf ($22,759 vs. $27,282)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hamline University are 8.1% lower than costs at St Olaf College ($12,030 vs. $13,000)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Hamline University as St Olaf College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St Olaf College students is 23.4% larger than aid received Hamline University ($41,918 vs. $33,981)
Hamline University vs. St Olaf Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hamline University or St Olaf? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St Olaf or Hamline University .
- The average SAT score at St Olaf College (1282) is 155 points higher than at Hamline University (1127)
- Incoming St Olaf students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Hamline University (25)
- Accepted freshman St Olaf students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Hamline University (3.48)
- Hamline University has a higher acceptance rate (89.8%) than St Olaf (52.1%)
Hamline University vs. St Olaf Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hamline University or St Olaf? 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 Olaf and Hamline University.
- The graduation rate at St Olaf is higher than Hamline University (85% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Hamline University earn on average $1,400 more per year than St Olaf graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $53,700)
- Hamline University students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than St Olaf graduates. ($24,250 vs. $27,000)
- Hamline University graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than St Olaf graduates. ($250 vs. $279)
- More St Olaf graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hamline University students, three years after graduation. (91% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/