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UIC Minnesota MSOE RIT Stevens St Olaf Loyola Marquette University Purdue UChicago Creighton University Illinois| Illinois Institute of Technology | University of St Thomas | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IIT | University of St Thomas | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Saint Paul, MN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,943 | 9,025 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #186 | #179 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iit.edu | stthomas.edu | ||
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Costs |
IIT | University of St Thomas | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,670 | $48,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,670 | $48,930 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,570 | $12,587 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,702 | $30,137 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,243 | $32,284 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 96% |
Admission |
IIT | University of St Thomas | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,243 | 9,481 | ||
| Admitted | 4,450 | 7,300 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.4% | 77% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 21.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1410 | 1200/1390 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
IIT | University of St Thomas | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IIT | University of St Thomas | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $79,300 | $62,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
IIT | University of St Thomas | ||
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| % Men | 63% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 37% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 26% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
IIT | University of St Thomas | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 18% | ||
Campus |
IIT | University of St Thomas | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of St Thomas is larger than than IIT based on total student enrollment (9,025 students vs. 6,943 students)
IIT vs. University of St Thomas Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IIT or University of St Thomas?
- University of St Thomas is 0.5% more expensive to attend than IIT for in-state tuition ($48,930.00 vs. $48,670.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.5% higher at University of St Thomas than Illinois Institute of Technology ($48,930.00 vs. $48,670.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Illinois Institute of Technology than University of St Thomas ($28,702 vs. $30,137)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of St Thomas are 23.7% lower than costs at Illinois Institute of Technology ($12,587 vs. $15,570)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Illinois Institute of Technology than University of St Thomas (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois Institute of Technology students is 24.7% larger than aid received University of St Thomas ($40,243 vs. $32,284)
IIT vs. University of St Thomas Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IIT or University of St Thomas? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of St Thomas or IIT .
- The average SAT score at Illinois Institute of Technology (1251) is 49 points higher than at University of St Thomas (1202)
- Incoming IIT students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at University of St Thomas (27)
- Accepted freshman IIT students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at University of St Thomas (3.63)
- University of St Thomas has a higher acceptance rate (77%) than IIT (61.4%)
IIT vs. University of St Thomas Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IIT or University of St Thomas? 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 University of St Thomas and IIT.
- The graduation rate at University of St Thomas is higher than Illinois Institute of Technology (74% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Illinois Institute of Technology earn on average $17,300 more per year than University of St Thomas graduates after ten years. ($79,300 vs. $62,000)
- University of St Thomas students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than IIT graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- University of St Thomas graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than IIT graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More IIT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of St Thomas students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/