St. Kate's vs. Kairos University

Comparable Facts

Compare St Catherine University in Saint Paul, MN with Kairos University in Sioux Falls, SD on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

St Catherine University is larger than Kairos University based on total student enrollment (3,651 students vs. 1,239 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• St Catherine University is located in Saint Paul, MN (Large City setting); Kairos University is in Sioux Falls, SD (Midsize City setting).
• St Catherine University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. Kairos University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: St Catherine University 9:1; Kairos University 9:1.

St. Kate's vs. Kairos University Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, St. Kate's or Kairos University? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St Catherine University are 0.4% lower than at Kairos University ($12,188 vs. $12,234).
• St Catherine University is 1,329.3% more expensive for in-state tuition than Kairos University (about $47,854 more per year; $51,454.00 vs. $3,600.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 1,329.3% higher at St. Kate's than at Kairos University (about $47,854 more per year; $51,454.00 vs. $3,600.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at St Catherine University than at Kairos University (100% vs. 0%).

St. Kate's vs. Kairos University Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, St. Kate's or Kairos University? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between Kairos University and St. Kate's.

• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: St Catherine University 850/1140.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: St Catherine University 20/26.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: St. Kate's - Test optional; Kairos University - Test optional.
• St. Kate's has a higher acceptance rate (91.8%) than Kairos University (84.6%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 18.8% at St. Kate's vs. 9.1% at Kairos University.

St. Kate's vs. Kairos University Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for St. Kate's and Kairos University? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• St Catherine University's six-year graduation rate is 65%. Comparable graduation rate data is not available for Kairos University.
• Graduates from St Catherine University have median earnings of about $50,100 about ten years after starting college (College Scorecard). Comparable earnings data is not available for Kairos University.

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.