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Overview |
Saint John's | Capital University | ||
| Location | Collegeville, MN | Columbus, OH | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,645 | 2,617 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #297 | #543 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csbsju.edu | capital.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint John's | Capital University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,950 | $39,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,950 | $39,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,890 | $12,308 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,982 | $24,439 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,533 | $28,469 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Saint John's | Capital University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,592 | 4,370 | ||
| Admitted | 1,373 | 3,153 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | 72.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.9% | 16.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 915/1185 | 960/1186 | ||
| 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 |
Saint John's | Capital University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint John's | Capital University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,400 | $47,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Saint John's | Capital University | ||
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| % Men | 97% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Saint John's | Capital University | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Saint John's | Capital University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Capital University is larger than than Saint John's based on total student enrollment (2,617 students vs. 1,645 students)
Saint John's vs. Capital University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint John's or Capital University?
- Saint Johns University is 27.7% more expensive to attend than Capital University for in-state tuition ($50,950.00 vs. $39,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.7% higher at Saint John's than Capital University ($50,950.00 vs. $39,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Capital University than Saint John's ($24,439 vs. $27,982)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Johns University are 3.5% lower than costs at Capital University ($11,890 vs. $12,308)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Johns University than Capital University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Johns University students is 31.8% larger than aid received Capital University ($37,533 vs. $28,469)
Saint John's vs. Capital University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint John's or Capital University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Capital University or Saint John's .
- The average SAT score at Saint Johns University (1148) is 15 points higher than at Capital University (1133)
- Incoming Saint John's students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Capital University (25)
- Accepted freshman Capital University students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Saint John's (3.51)
- Saint John's has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than Capital University (72.2%)
Saint John's vs. Capital University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint John's or Capital University? 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 Capital University and Saint John's.
- The graduation rate at Saint John's is higher than Capital University (80% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Saint Johns University earn on average $17,100 more per year than Capital University graduates after ten years. ($64,400 vs. $47,300)
- Capital University and Saint John's graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Capital University and Saint John's graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Saint John's graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Capital University students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/