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Overview |
Saint John's | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
| Location | Collegeville, MN | Keene, TX | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,645 | 793 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #297 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csbsju.edu | swau.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint John's | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,950 | $23,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,950 | $23,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,890 | $8,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,982 | $20,028 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,533 | $13,959 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Saint John's | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,592 | 1,438 | ||
| Admitted | 1,373 | 771 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | 53.6%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.9% | 16.9%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 915/1185 | 900/1180 | ||
| 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 | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint John's | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,400 | $42,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Saint John's | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| % Men | 97% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 21% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 41% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Saint John's | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Saint John's | Southwestern Adventist 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
- Saint Johns University is larger than than Southwestern Adventist University based on total student enrollment (1,645 students vs. 793 students)
Saint John's vs. Southwestern Adventist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint John's or Southwestern Adventist University?
- Saint Johns University is 117.7% more expensive to attend than Southwestern Adventist University for in-state tuition ($50,950.00 vs. $23,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 117.7% higher at Saint John's than Southwestern Adventist University ($50,950.00 vs. $23,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southwestern Adventist University than Saint John's ($20,028 vs. $27,982)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwestern Adventist University are 38.3% lower than costs at Saint Johns University ($8,600 vs. $11,890)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Johns University than Southwestern Adventist University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Johns University students is 168.9% larger than aid received Southwestern Adventist University ($37,533 vs. $13,959)
Saint John's vs. Southwestern Adventist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint John's or Southwestern Adventist University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southwestern Adventist University or Saint John's .
- The average SAT score at Saint Johns University (1148) is 244 points higher than at Southwestern Adventist University (904)
- Incoming Saint John's students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Southwestern Adventist University (20)
- Accepted freshman Saint John's students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Southwestern Adventist University (3.3)
- Saint John's has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than Southwestern Adventist University (53.6%)
Saint John's vs. Southwestern Adventist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint John's or Southwestern Adventist 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 Southwestern Adventist University and Saint John's.
- The graduation rate at Saint John's is higher than Southwestern Adventist University (80% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Saint Johns University earn on average $21,800 more per year than Southwestern Adventist University graduates after ten years. ($64,400 vs. $42,600)
- Southwestern Adventist University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint John's graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Southwestern Adventist University 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 Southwestern Adventist University students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/