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Overview |
Hamline University | SFC | ||
| Location | Saint Paul, MN | Brooklyn Heights, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,638 | 2,661 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #400 | #581 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hamline.edu | sfc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hamline University | SFC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,540 | $27,188 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,540 | $27,188 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,213 | $18,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,021 | $18,602 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,013 | $17,294 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Hamline University | SFC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,840 | 4,272 | ||
| Admitted | 3,093 | 3,600 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.5% | 84.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 13.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1258 | 990/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Hamline University | SFC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hamline University | SFC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $50,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $24,425 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $252 |
Diversity |
Hamline University | SFC | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 9% |
Students |
Hamline University | SFC | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Hamline University | SFC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- St. Francis College is larger than than Hamline University based on total student enrollment (2,661 students vs. 2,638 students)
Hamline University vs. SFC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hamline University or SFC?
- Hamline University is 67.5% more expensive to attend than SFC for in-state tuition ($45,540.00 vs. $27,188.00)
- Out of state tuition is 67.5% higher at Hamline University than St. Francis College ($45,540.00 vs. $27,188.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St. Francis College than Hamline University ($18,602 vs. $23,021)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hamline University are 60.5% lower than costs at St. Francis College ($11,213 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hamline University than St. Francis College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hamline University students is 90.9% larger than aid received St. Francis College ($33,013 vs. $17,294)
Hamline University vs. SFC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hamline University or SFC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SFC or Hamline University .
- The average SAT score at Hamline University (1127) is 218 points higher than at SFC (909)
- Incoming Hamline University students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at SFC (20)
- Accepted freshman Hamline University students have a 0.58 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at SFC (2.9)
- SFC has a higher acceptance rate (84.3%) than Hamline University (80.5%)
Hamline University vs. SFC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hamline University or SFC? 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 SFC and Hamline University.
- The graduation rate at Hamline University is higher than St. Francis College (68% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Hamline University earn on average $5,100 more per year than SFC graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $50,000)
- Hamline University students graduate with a $175 lower median federal student loan debt than SFC graduates. ($24,250 vs. $24,425)
- Hamline University graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than SFC graduates. ($250 vs. $252)
- More Hamline University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SFC students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/