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Overview |
Saint John's | University of North Dakota | ||
| Location | Collegeville, MN | Grand Forks, ND | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,624 | 14,172 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #275 | #376 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csbsju.edu | und.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint John's | University of North Dakota | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,700 | $9,237 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,700 | $13,856 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,130 | $11,046 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,473 | $18,227 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,419 | $5,840 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 80% |
Admission |
Saint John's | University of North Dakota | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,597 | 7,437 | ||
| Admitted | 1,445 | 5,733 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.5% | 77.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.3% | 30.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1145/1280 | 1110/1290 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 17, 2025 |
Academics |
Saint John's | University of North Dakota | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint John's | University of North Dakota | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,400 | $54,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $253 |
Diversity |
Saint John's | University of North Dakota | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Saint John's | University of North Dakota | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 55% | ||
Campus |
Saint John's | University of North Dakota | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of North Dakota is larger than than Saint John's based on total student enrollment (14,172 students vs. 1,624 students)
Saint John's vs. University of North Dakota Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint John's or University of North Dakota?
- Saint Johns University is 470.5% more expensive to attend than University of North Dakota for in-state tuition ($52,700.00 vs. $9,237.00)
- Out of state tuition is 280.3% higher at Saint John's than University of North Dakota ($52,700.00 vs. $13,856.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Dakota than Saint John's ($18,227 vs. $29,473)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Dakota are 9.8% lower than costs at Saint Johns University ($11,046 vs. $12,130)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Johns University than University of North Dakota (100% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Johns University students is 540.7% larger than aid received University of North Dakota ($37,419 vs. $5,840)
Saint John's vs. University of North Dakota Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint John's or University of North Dakota? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of North Dakota or Saint John's .
- The average SAT score at Saint Johns University (1148) is 60 points higher than at University of North Dakota (1088)
- Incoming Saint John's students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at University of North Dakota (24)
- Accepted freshman Saint John's students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at University of North Dakota (3.5)
- Saint John's has a higher acceptance rate (90.5%) than University of North Dakota (77.1%)
Saint John's vs. University of North Dakota Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint John's or University of North Dakota? 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 University of North Dakota and Saint John's.
- The graduation rate at Saint John's is higher than University of North Dakota (80% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Saint Johns University earn on average $9,700 more per year than University of North Dakota graduates after ten years. ($64,400 vs. $54,700)
- University of North Dakota students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint John's graduates. ($24,500 vs. $27,000)
- University of North Dakota graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Saint John's graduates. ($253 vs. $279)
- More Saint John's graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of North Dakota students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/