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Overview |
St. Kate's | University of Portland | ||
| Location | Saint Paul, MN | Portland, OR | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,577 | 3,793 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #276 | #120 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stkate.edu | up.edu | ||
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Costs |
St. Kate's | University of Portland | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,976 | $51,352 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,976 | $51,352 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,900 | $17,172 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,976 | $33,717 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,012 | $33,657 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
St. Kate's | University of Portland | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,512 | 10,122 | ||
| Admitted | 1,399 | 9,364 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.5% | 92.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.7% | 8.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1155/1450 | 1228/1410 | ||
| 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 |
St. Kate's | University of Portland | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St. Kate's | University of Portland | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,100 | $59,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,000 | $24,313 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $251 |
Diversity |
St. Kate's | University of Portland | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 93% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 8% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
St. Kate's | University of Portland | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 30% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 67% | ||
Campus |
St. Kate's | University of Portland | ||
| 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
- University of Portland is larger than than St. Kate's based on total student enrollment (3,793 students vs. 3,577 students)
St. Kate's vs. University of Portland Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St. Kate's or University of Portland?
- University of Portland is 9.3% more expensive to attend than St. Kate's for in-state tuition ($51,352.00 vs. $46,976.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.3% higher at University of Portland than St Catherine University ($51,352.00 vs. $46,976.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St Catherine University than University of Portland ($19,976 vs. $33,717)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St Catherine University are 73.5% lower than costs at University of Portland ($9,900 vs. $17,172)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St Catherine University than University of Portland (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St Catherine University students is 10% larger than aid received University of Portland ($37,012 vs. $33,657)
St. Kate's vs. University of Portland Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St. Kate's or University of Portland? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Portland or St. Kate's .
- The average SAT score at University of Portland (1195) is 163 points higher than at St. Kate's (1032)
- Accepted freshman University of Portland students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at St. Kate's (3.62)
- St. Kate's has a higher acceptance rate (92.5%) than University of Portland (92.5%)
St. Kate's vs. University of Portland Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St. Kate's or University of Portland? 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 Portland and St. Kate's.
- The graduation rate at University of Portland is higher than St Catherine University (76% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from University of Portland earn on average $8,900 more per year than St. Kate's graduates after ten years. ($59,000 vs. $50,100)
- University of Portland students graduate with a $3,687 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Kate's graduates. ($24,313 vs. $28,000)
- University of Portland graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than St. Kate's graduates. ($251 vs. $289)
- More University of Portland graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Kate's students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/