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McMurry University UMHB Gustavus Adolphus College University of St Thomas Fordham TLU Saint Benedict Howard Payne University NDSU HBU Lubbock Christian University Hofstra| Saint Johns University | Hardin Simmons University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Saint John's | HSU | ||
| Location | Collegeville, MN | Abilene, TX | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,645 | 1,765 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #297 | #741 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csbsju.edu | hsutx.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint John's | HSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,950 | $30,694 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,950 | $30,694 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,890 | $9,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,982 | $22,636 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,533 | $22,695 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Saint John's | HSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,592 | 2,314 | ||
| Admitted | 1,373 | 2,042 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | 88.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.9% | 17.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/26 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 915/1185 | 1010/1198 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Saint John's | HSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint John's | HSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,400 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,989 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Saint John's | HSU | ||
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| % Men | 97% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Saint John's | HSU | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Saint John's | HSU | ||
| 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
- Hardin Simmons University is larger than than Saint John's based on total student enrollment (1,765 students vs. 1,645 students)
Saint John's vs. HSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint John's or HSU?
- Saint Johns University is 66% more expensive to attend than HSU for in-state tuition ($50,950.00 vs. $30,694.00)
- Out of state tuition is 66% higher at Saint John's than Hardin Simmons University ($50,950.00 vs. $30,694.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hardin Simmons University than Saint John's ($22,636 vs. $27,982)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hardin Simmons University are 19.1% lower than costs at Saint Johns University ($9,980 vs. $11,890)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Saint Johns University as Hardin Simmons University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Johns University students is 65.4% larger than aid received Hardin Simmons University ($37,533 vs. $22,695)
Saint John's vs. HSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint John's or HSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between HSU or Saint John's .
- The average SAT score at Saint Johns University (1148) is 118 points higher than at HSU (1030)
- Incoming Saint John's students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at HSU (22)
- Accepted freshman Saint John's students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at HSU (3.43)
- HSU has a higher acceptance rate (88.2%) than Saint John's (86.2%)
Saint John's vs. HSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint John's or HSU? 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 HSU and Saint John's.
- The graduation rate at Saint John's is higher than Hardin Simmons University (80% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Saint Johns University earn on average $17,800 more per year than HSU graduates after ten years. ($64,400 vs. $46,600)
- Hardin Simmons University students graduate with a $1,011 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint John's graduates. ($25,989 vs. $27,000)
- HSU graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Saint John's graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Saint John's graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former HSU students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/