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Overview |
St. Kate's | Wisconsin | ||
| Location | Saint Paul, MN | Madison, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,577 | 48,956 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #276 | #105 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stkate.edu | wisc.edu | ||
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Costs |
St. Kate's | Wisconsin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,976 | $9,273 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,976 | $37,904 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,900 | $12,894 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,976 | $13,376 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,012 | $11,171 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 47% |
Admission |
St. Kate's | Wisconsin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,512 | 60,214 | ||
| Admitted | 1,399 | 29,539 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.5% | 49.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.7% | 29.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.88 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/26 | 26/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1155/1450 | 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 |
St. Kate's | Wisconsin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St. Kate's | Wisconsin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,100 | $64,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,000 | $22,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $230 |
Diversity |
St. Kate's | Wisconsin | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 93% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
St. Kate's | Wisconsin | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 47% | ||
Campus |
St. Kate's | Wisconsin | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Madison is larger than than St. Kate's based on total student enrollment (48,956 students vs. 3,577 students)
St. Kate's vs. Wisconsin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St. Kate's or Wisconsin?
- St Catherine University is 406.6% more expensive to attend than Wisconsin for in-state tuition ($46,976.00 vs. $9,273.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.9% higher at St. Kate's than University of Wisconsin Madison ($46,976.00 vs. $37,904.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Madison than St. Kate's ($13,376 vs. $19,976)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St Catherine University are 30.2% lower than costs at University of Wisconsin Madison ($9,900 vs. $12,894)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St Catherine University than University of Wisconsin Madison (100% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St Catherine University students is 231.3% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Madison ($37,012 vs. $11,171)
St. Kate's vs. Wisconsin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St. Kate's or Wisconsin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wisconsin or St. Kate's .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Madison (1300) is 268 points higher than at St. Kate's (1032)
- Incoming Wisconsin students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at St. Kate's (22)
- Accepted freshman Wisconsin students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.88) than students at St. Kate's (3.62)
- St. Kate's has a higher acceptance rate (92.5%) than Wisconsin (49.1%)
St. Kate's vs. Wisconsin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St. Kate'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 St. Kate's.
- The graduation rate at Wisconsin is higher than St Catherine University (82% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Madison earn on average $14,700 more per year than St. Kate's graduates after ten years. ($64,800 vs. $50,100)
- University of Wisconsin Madison students graduate with a $5,750 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Kate's graduates. ($22,250 vs. $28,000)
- Wisconsin graduates are paying $59 less per month on federal student loans than St. Kate's graduates. ($230 vs. $289)
- More Wisconsin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Kate's students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/