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William & Mary Villanova UVA Lehigh Washington and Lee Bucknell Carleton College Davidson Colgate Miami BC Lafayette College| St Olaf College | University of Richmond | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
St Olaf | University of Richmond | ||
| Location | Northfield, MN | University of Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,046 | 3,876 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #156 | #42 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stolaf.edu | richmond.edu | ||
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Costs |
St Olaf | University of Richmond | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,650 | $60,330 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,650 | $60,330 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,450 | $14,870 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,171 | $29,248 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,399 | $46,385 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 57% |
Admission |
St Olaf | University of Richmond | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,524 | 14,364 | ||
| Admitted | 3,116 | 3,501 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.4% | 24.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.9% | 24.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.68 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1480 | 1398/1530 | ||
| 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 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
St Olaf | University of Richmond | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St Olaf | University of Richmond | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 83% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,700 | $73,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 91% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,148 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $218 |
Diversity |
St Olaf | University of Richmond | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
St Olaf | University of Richmond | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 15% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 75% | ||
Campus |
St Olaf | University of Richmond | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Richmond is larger than than St Olaf based on total student enrollment (3,876 students vs. 3,046 students)
St Olaf vs. University of Richmond Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St Olaf or University of Richmond?
- University of Richmond is 10.4% more expensive to attend than St Olaf for in-state tuition ($60,330.00 vs. $54,650.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.4% higher at University of Richmond than St Olaf College ($60,330.00 vs. $54,650.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St Olaf College than University of Richmond ($26,171 vs. $29,248)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St Olaf College are 19.4% lower than costs at University of Richmond ($12,450 vs. $14,870)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St Olaf College than University of Richmond (99% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Richmond students is 14.8% larger than aid received St Olaf College ($46,385 vs. $40,399)
St Olaf vs. University of Richmond Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St Olaf or University of Richmond? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Richmond or St Olaf .
- The average SAT score at University of Richmond (1337) is 55 points higher than at St Olaf (1282)
- Incoming University of Richmond students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at St Olaf (29)
- Accepted freshman University of Richmond students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at St Olaf (3.68)
- St Olaf has a higher acceptance rate (56.4%) than University of Richmond (24.4%)
St Olaf vs. University of Richmond Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St Olaf or University of Richmond? 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 Richmond and St Olaf.
- The graduation rate at St Olaf is higher than University of Richmond (85% vs. 83%)
- Graduates from University of Richmond earn on average $20,200 more per year than St Olaf graduates after ten years. ($73,900 vs. $53,700)
- University of Richmond students graduate with a $5,852 lower median federal student loan debt than St Olaf graduates. ($21,148 vs. $27,000)
- University of Richmond graduates are paying $61 less per month on federal student loans than St Olaf graduates. ($218 vs. $279)
- More St Olaf graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Richmond students, three years after graduation. (91% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/