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University of St Thomas The College of Saint Scholastica Winona State University Hamline University Minnesota Creighton University Augsburg College| St Catherine University | Northland College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
St. Kate's | Northland College | ||
| Location | Saint Paul, MN | Ashland, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,533 | 485 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #282 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Church of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stkate.edu | northland.edu | ||
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Costs |
St. Kate's | Northland College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,864 | $40,910 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,864 | $40,910 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,636 | $11,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,357 | $24,020 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,206 | $30,355 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
St. Kate's | Northland College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,703 | 894 | ||
| Admitted | 1,602 | 642 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.1% | 71.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.5% | 16% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/26 | 21/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1155/1450 | 1096/1318 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
St. Kate's | Northland College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St. Kate's | Northland College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,100 | $34,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,000 | $26,943 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $278 |
Diversity |
St. Kate's | Northland College | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 28% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
St. Kate's | Northland College | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 39% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 50% | ||
Campus |
St. Kate's | Northland College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- St Catherine University is larger than than Northland College based on total student enrollment (3,533 students vs. 485 students)
St. Kate's vs. Northland College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St. Kate's or Northland College?
- St Catherine University is 19.4% more expensive to attend than Northland College for in-state tuition ($48,864.00 vs. $40,910.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.4% higher at St. Kate's than Northland College ($48,864.00 vs. $40,910.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St Catherine University than Northland College ($22,357 vs. $24,020)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northland College are 4.8% lower than costs at St Catherine University ($11,100 vs. $11,636)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northland College than St Catherine University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St Catherine University students is 19.3% larger than aid received Northland College ($36,206 vs. $30,355)
St. Kate's vs. Northland College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St. Kate's or Northland College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northland College or St. Kate's .
- The average SAT score at Northland College (1118) is 86 points higher than at St. Kate's (1032)
- Incoming Northland College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at St. Kate's (22)
- Accepted freshman St. Kate's students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at Northland College (3.3)
- St. Kate's has a higher acceptance rate (94.1%) than Northland College (71.8%)
St. Kate's vs. Northland College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St. Kate's or Northland 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 Northland College and St. Kate's.
- The graduation rate at St. Kate's is higher than Northland College (65% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from St Catherine University earn on average $15,200 more per year than Northland College graduates after ten years. ($50,100 vs. $34,900)
- Northland College students graduate with a $1,057 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Kate's graduates. ($26,943 vs. $28,000)
- Northland College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than St. Kate's graduates. ($278 vs. $289)
- More Northland College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Kate's students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/