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Overview |
Saint John's | Wisconsin | ||
| Location | Collegeville, MN | Madison, WI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,645 | 48,956 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #297 | #105 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csbsju.edu | wisc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint John's | Wisconsin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,950 | $9,273 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,950 | $37,904 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,890 | $12,894 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,982 | $13,376 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,533 | $11,171 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 47% |
Admission |
Saint John's | Wisconsin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,592 | 60,214 | ||
| Admitted | 1,373 | 29,539 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | 49.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.9% | 29.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.88 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | 26/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 915/1185 | 1340/1510 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Saint John's | Wisconsin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint John's | Wisconsin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,400 | $64,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $230 |
Diversity |
Saint John's | Wisconsin | ||
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| % Men | 97% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Saint John's | Wisconsin | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Saint John's | Wisconsin | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Madison is larger than than Saint John's based on total student enrollment (48,956 students vs. 1,645 students)
Saint John's vs. Wisconsin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint John's or Wisconsin?
- Saint Johns University is 449.4% more expensive to attend than Wisconsin for in-state tuition ($50,950.00 vs. $9,273.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.4% higher at Saint John's than University of Wisconsin Madison ($50,950.00 vs. $37,904.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Madison than Saint John's ($13,376 vs. $27,982)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Johns University are 8.4% lower than costs at University of Wisconsin Madison ($11,890 vs. $12,894)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Johns University than University of Wisconsin Madison (100% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Johns University students is 236% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Madison ($37,533 vs. $11,171)
Saint John's vs. Wisconsin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint John's or Wisconsin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wisconsin or Saint John's .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Madison (1300) is 152 points higher than at Saint John's (1148)
- Incoming Wisconsin students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Saint John's (26)
- Accepted freshman Wisconsin students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.88) than students at Saint John's (3.51)
- Saint John's has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than Wisconsin (49.1%)
Saint John's vs. Wisconsin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint John's or Wisconsin? 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 Wisconsin and Saint John's.
- The graduation rate at Wisconsin is higher than Saint Johns University (82% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Madison earn on average $400 more per year than Saint John's graduates after ten years. ($64,800 vs. $64,400)
- University of Wisconsin Madison students graduate with a $4,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint John's graduates. ($22,250 vs. $27,000)
- Wisconsin graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Saint John's graduates. ($230 vs. $279)
- More Saint John's graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wisconsin students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/