Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
UChicago Notre Dame Duke Vanderbilt WUSTL Johns Hopkins Cornell Georgetown Michigan Stanford Loyola Penn| Northwestern University | St Catherine University | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Northwestern | St. Kate's | ||
| Location | Evanston, IL | Saint Paul, MN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 23,161 | 3,577 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #15 | #276 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northwestern.edu | stkate.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Northwestern | St. Kate's | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,391 | $46,976 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,391 | $46,976 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,440 | $9,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,095 | $19,976 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $61,716 | $37,012 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 50% | 100% |
Admission |
Northwestern | St. Kate's | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 51,261 | 1,512 | ||
| Admitted | 3,695 | 1,399 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 7.2% | 92.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 55.2% | 24.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | |||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1490/1570 | 1155/1450 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Northwestern | St. Kate's | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 10:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Northwestern | St. Kate's | ||
| Graduation Rate | 94% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $89,800 | $50,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,378 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $200 | $289 |
Diversity |
Northwestern | St. Kate's | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 46% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 93% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 50% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Northwestern | St. Kate's | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 22% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 67% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Northwestern | St. Kate's | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northwestern University is larger than than St. Kate's based on total student enrollment (23,161 students vs. 3,577 students)
Northwestern vs. St. Kate's Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwestern or St. Kate's?
- Northwestern University is 32.8% more expensive to attend than St. Kate's for in-state tuition ($62,391.00 vs. $46,976.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.8% higher at Northwestern than St Catherine University ($62,391.00 vs. $46,976.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St Catherine University than Northwestern ($19,976 vs. $22,095)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St Catherine University are 96.4% lower than costs at Northwestern University ($9,900 vs. $19,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St Catherine University than Northwestern University (100% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwestern University students is 66.7% larger than aid received St Catherine University ($61,716 vs. $37,012)
Northwestern vs. St. Kate's Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northwestern or St. Kate's? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Kate's or Northwestern .
- The average SAT score at Northwestern University (1460) is 428 points higher than at St. Kate's (1032)
- Incoming Northwestern students have a 11 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at St. Kate's (22)
- Accepted freshman Northwestern students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at St. Kate's (3.62)
- St. Kate's has a higher acceptance rate (92.5%) than Northwestern (7.2%)
Northwestern vs. St. Kate's Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northwestern or St. Kate's? 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. Kate's and Northwestern.
- The graduation rate at Northwestern is higher than St Catherine University (94% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Northwestern University earn on average $39,700 more per year than St. Kate's graduates after ten years. ($89,800 vs. $50,100)
- Northwestern University students graduate with a $8,622 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Kate's graduates. ($19,378 vs. $28,000)
- Northwestern graduates are paying $89 less per month on federal student loans than St. Kate's graduates. ($200 vs. $289)
- More Northwestern graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Kate's students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/