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Overview |
Saint Martin's University | Ripon College | ||
| Location | Lacey, WA | Ripon, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,505 | 734 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #607 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stmartin.edu | ripon.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Martin's University | Ripon College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,600 | $50,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,600 | $50,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,980 | $10,190 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,779 | $22,557 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,751 | $38,989 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 100% |
Admission |
Saint Martin's University | Ripon College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,473 | 1,797 | ||
| Admitted | 2,637 | 1,508 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.9% | 83.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/22 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1180 | 1000/1190 | ||
| 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 | Jul 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Saint Martin's University | Ripon College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Martin's University | Ripon College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,500 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $289 |
Diversity |
Saint Martin's University | Ripon College | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Saint Martin's University | Ripon College | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Saint Martin's University | Ripon College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Saint Martin's University is larger than than Ripon College based on total student enrollment (1,505 students vs. 734 students)
Saint Martin's University vs. Ripon College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Martin's University or Ripon College?
- Ripon College is 15.6% more expensive to attend than Saint Martin's University for in-state tuition ($50,400.00 vs. $43,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.6% higher at Ripon College than Saint Martin's University ($50,400.00 vs. $43,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ripon College than Saint Martin's University ($22,557 vs. $22,779)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ripon College are 37.2% lower than costs at Saint Martin's University ($10,190 vs. $13,980)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ripon College than Saint Martin's University (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ripon College students is 15.5% larger than aid received Saint Martin's University ($38,989 vs. $33,751)
Saint Martin's University vs. Ripon College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Martin's University or Ripon College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ripon College or Saint Martin's University .
- The average SAT score at Ripon College (1105) is 58 points higher than at Saint Martin's University (1047)
- Incoming Saint Martin's University students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Ripon College (24)
- Accepted freshman Saint Martin's University students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Ripon College (3.41)
- Ripon College has a higher acceptance rate (83.9%) than Saint Martin's University (75.9%)
Saint Martin's University vs. Ripon College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Martin's University or Ripon College? 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 Ripon College and Saint Martin's University.
- The graduation rate at Ripon College is higher than Saint Martin's University (70% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Ripon College earn on average $700 more per year than Saint Martin's University graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $48,500)
- Saint Martin's University students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Ripon College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $28,000)
- Saint Martin's University graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Ripon College graduates. ($258 vs. $289)
- More Ripon College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Martin's University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/