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Case Western RPI Colgate BU Vassar Lehigh Hamilton College Syracuse RIT SUNY Stony Brook Binghamton University UB| St John's College | University of Rochester | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
St John's | U of R | ||
| Location | Annapolis, MD | Rochester, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 578 | 12,160 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #56 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sjca.edu | rochester.edu | ||
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Costs |
St John's | U of R | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,842 | $63,150 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,842 | $63,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,984 | $18,924 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,729 | $40,900 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,194 | $41,700 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 74% |
Admission |
St John's | U of R | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,059 | 21,680 | ||
| Admitted | 469 | 7,773 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 44.3% | 35.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.4% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1500 | 1400/1540 | ||
| 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 5, 2026 |
Academics |
St John's | U of R | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St John's | U of R | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 83% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,200 | $71,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $253 |
Diversity |
St John's | U of R | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 21% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 24% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 14% | 18% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
St John's | U of R | ||
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| % In-State | 12% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 44% | ||
Campus |
St John's | U of R | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Rochester is larger than than St John's based on total student enrollment (12,160 students vs. 578 students)
St John's vs. U of R Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St John's or U of R?
- University of Rochester is 66.9% more expensive to attend than St John's for in-state tuition ($63,150.00 vs. $37,842.00)
- Out of state tuition is 66.9% higher at U of R than St John's College ($63,150.00 vs. $37,842.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St John's College than U of R ($27,729 vs. $40,900)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St John's College are 26.3% lower than costs at University of Rochester ($14,984 vs. $18,924)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St John's College than University of Rochester (92% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Rochester students is 65.5% larger than aid received St John's College ($41,700 vs. $25,194)
St John's vs. U of R Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St John's or U of R? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between U of R or St John's .
- Accepted freshman St John's students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at U of R (3.75)
- St John's has a higher acceptance rate (44.3%) than U of R (35.9%)
St John's vs. U of R Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St John's or U of R? 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 U of R and St John's.
- The graduation rate at U of R is higher than St John's College (83% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from University of Rochester earn on average $29,800 more per year than St John's graduates after ten years. ($71,000 vs. $41,200)
- University of Rochester students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than St John's graduates. ($24,500 vs. $27,000)
- U of R graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than St John's graduates. ($253 vs. $279)
- More U of R graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St John's students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/