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Overview |
Saint John's | Southwest Minnesota State University | ||
| Location | Collegeville, MN | Marshall, MN | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,645 | 6,930 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #297 | #948 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csbsju.edu | smsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint John's | Southwest Minnesota State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,950 | $8,840 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,950 | $8,840 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,890 | $9,258 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,982 | $15,004 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,533 | $7,389 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Saint John's | Southwest Minnesota State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,592 | 1,558 | ||
| Admitted | 1,373 | 1,427 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | 91.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.9% | 22.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.21 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/26 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 915/1185 | 935/1102 | ||
| 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 18, 2025 |
Academics |
Saint John's | Southwest Minnesota State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint John's | Southwest Minnesota State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,400 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,678 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $224 |
Diversity |
Saint John's | Southwest Minnesota State University | ||
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| % Men | 97% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Saint John's | Southwest Minnesota State University | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Saint John's | Southwest Minnesota State University | ||
| 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
- Southwest Minnesota State University is larger than than Saint John's based on total student enrollment (6,930 students vs. 1,645 students)
Saint John's vs. Southwest Minnesota State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint John's or Southwest Minnesota State University?
- Saint Johns University is 476.4% more expensive to attend than Southwest Minnesota State University for in-state tuition ($50,950.00 vs. $8,840.00)
- Out of state tuition is 476.4% higher at Saint John's than Southwest Minnesota State University ($50,950.00 vs. $8,840.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southwest Minnesota State University than Saint John's ($15,004 vs. $27,982)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwest Minnesota State University are 28.4% lower than costs at Saint Johns University ($9,258 vs. $11,890)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Johns University than Southwest Minnesota State University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Johns University students is 408% larger than aid received Southwest Minnesota State University ($37,533 vs. $7,389)
Saint John's vs. Southwest Minnesota State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint John's or Southwest Minnesota State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southwest Minnesota State University or Saint John's .
- The average SAT score at Saint Johns University (1148) is 140 points higher than at Southwest Minnesota State University (1008)
- Incoming Saint John's students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Southwest Minnesota State University (22)
- Accepted freshman Saint John's students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Southwest Minnesota State University (3.21)
- Southwest Minnesota State University has a higher acceptance rate (91.6%) than Saint John's (86.2%)
Saint John's vs. Southwest Minnesota State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint John's or Southwest Minnesota State 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 Southwest Minnesota State University and Saint John's.
- The graduation rate at Saint John's is higher than Southwest Minnesota State University (80% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Saint Johns University earn on average $23,200 more per year than Southwest Minnesota State University graduates after ten years. ($64,400 vs. $41,200)
- Southwest Minnesota State University students graduate with a $5,322 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint John's graduates. ($21,678 vs. $27,000)
- Southwest Minnesota State University graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than Saint John's graduates. ($224 vs. $279)
- More Saint John's graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southwest Minnesota State University students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/