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Overview |
Saint John's | NDSU | ||
| Location | Collegeville, MN | Fargo, ND | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,645 | 12,242 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #297 | #568 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csbsju.edu | ndsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint John's | NDSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,950 | $9,309 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,950 | $13,963 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,890 | $9,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,982 | $15,962 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,533 | $5,732 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 77% |
Admission |
Saint John's | NDSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,592 | 8,535 | ||
| Admitted | 1,373 | 8,166 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | 95.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.9% | 30.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/26 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 915/1185 | 968/1216 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Saint John's | NDSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint John's | NDSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,400 | $53,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,300 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $240 |
Diversity |
Saint John's | NDSU | ||
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| % Men | 97% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Saint John's | NDSU | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 65% | ||
Campus |
Saint John's | NDSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- North Dakota State University Main Campus is larger than than Saint John's based on total student enrollment (12,242 students vs. 1,645 students)
Saint John's vs. NDSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint John's or NDSU?
- Saint Johns University is 447.3% more expensive to attend than NDSU for in-state tuition ($50,950.00 vs. $9,309.00)
- Out of state tuition is 264.9% higher at Saint John's than North Dakota State University Main Campus ($50,950.00 vs. $13,963.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Dakota State University Main Campus than Saint John's ($15,962 vs. $27,982)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Dakota State University Main Campus are 27.8% lower than costs at Saint Johns University ($9,300 vs. $11,890)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Johns University than North Dakota State University Main Campus (100% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Johns University students is 554.8% larger than aid received North Dakota State University Main Campus ($37,533 vs. $5,732)
Saint John's vs. NDSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint John's or NDSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NDSU or Saint John's .
- The average SAT score at Saint Johns University (1148) is 57 points higher than at NDSU (1091)
- Incoming Saint John's students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at NDSU (24)
- Accepted freshman NDSU students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Saint John's (3.51)
- NDSU has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than Saint John's (86.2%)
Saint John's vs. NDSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint John's or NDSU? 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 NDSU and Saint John's.
- The graduation rate at Saint John's is higher than North Dakota State University Main Campus (80% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Saint Johns University earn on average $10,800 more per year than NDSU graduates after ten years. ($64,400 vs. $53,600)
- North Dakota State University Main Campus students graduate with a $3,700 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint John's graduates. ($23,300 vs. $27,000)
- NDSU graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Saint John's graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More Saint John's graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NDSU students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/