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Overview |
Saint John's | PC | ||
| Location | Collegeville, MN | Clinton, SC | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,624 | 1,136 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #275 | #371 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csbsju.edu | presby.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint John's | PC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,700 | $40,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,700 | $40,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,130 | $12,713 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,473 | $20,058 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,419 | $37,241 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Saint John's | PC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,597 | 3,359 | ||
| Admitted | 1,445 | 2,430 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.5% | 72.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.3% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1145/1280 | 1080/1280 | ||
| 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 | Sep 21, 2025 |
Academics |
Saint John's | PC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint John's | PC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,400 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,108 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $269 |
Diversity |
Saint John's | PC | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Saint John's | PC | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 46% | ||
Campus |
Saint John's | PC | ||
| 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
- Saint Johns University is larger than than PC based on total student enrollment (1,624 students vs. 1,136 students)
Saint John's vs. PC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint John's or PC?
- Saint Johns University is 31.1% more expensive to attend than PC for in-state tuition ($52,700.00 vs. $40,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.1% higher at Saint John's than Presbyterian College ($52,700.00 vs. $40,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Presbyterian College than Saint John's ($20,058 vs. $29,473)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Johns University are 4.8% lower than costs at Presbyterian College ($12,130 vs. $12,713)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Saint Johns University as Presbyterian College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Johns University students is 0.5% larger than aid received Presbyterian College ($37,419 vs. $37,241)
Saint John's vs. PC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint John's or PC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PC or Saint John's .
- The average SAT score at Saint Johns University (1148) is 66 points higher than at PC (1082)
- Incoming Saint John's students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at PC (24)
- Accepted freshman PC students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Saint John's (3.51)
- Saint John's has a higher acceptance rate (90.5%) than PC (72.3%)
Saint John's vs. PC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint John's or PC? 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 PC and Saint John's.
- The graduation rate at Saint John's is higher than Presbyterian College (80% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Saint Johns University earn on average $16,700 more per year than PC graduates after ten years. ($64,400 vs. $47,700)
- Presbyterian College students graduate with a $892 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint John's graduates. ($26,108 vs. $27,000)
- PC graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Saint John's graduates. ($269 vs. $279)
- More Saint John's graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PC students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/