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Carleton College Minnesota Macalester College Lawrence Marquette University Loyola Creighton University Whitman College Oberlin Drake Denison Wisconsin| St Olaf College | University of St Thomas | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
St Olaf | University of St Thomas | ||
| Location | Northfield, MN | Saint Paul, MN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,046 | 9,025 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #156 | #179 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stolaf.edu | stthomas.edu | ||
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Costs |
St Olaf | University of St Thomas | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,650 | $48,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,650 | $48,930 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,450 | $12,587 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,171 | $30,137 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,399 | $32,284 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 96% |
Admission |
St Olaf | University of St Thomas | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,524 | 9,481 | ||
| Admitted | 3,116 | 7,300 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.4% | 77% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.9% | 21.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.68 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1480 | 1200/1390 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
St Olaf | University of St Thomas | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St Olaf | University of St Thomas | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,700 | $62,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 91% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
St Olaf | University of St Thomas | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
St Olaf | University of St Thomas | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 18% | ||
Campus |
St Olaf | University of St Thomas | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of St Thomas is larger than than St Olaf based on total student enrollment (9,025 students vs. 3,046 students)
St Olaf vs. University of St Thomas Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St Olaf or University of St Thomas?
- St Olaf College is 11.7% more expensive to attend than University of St Thomas for in-state tuition ($54,650.00 vs. $48,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.7% higher at St Olaf than University of St Thomas ($54,650.00 vs. $48,930.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St Olaf College than University of St Thomas ($26,171 vs. $30,137)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St Olaf College are 1.1% lower than costs at University of St Thomas ($12,450 vs. $12,587)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St Olaf College than University of St Thomas (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St Olaf College students is 25.1% larger than aid received University of St Thomas ($40,399 vs. $32,284)
St Olaf vs. University of St Thomas Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St Olaf or University of St Thomas? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of St Thomas or St Olaf .
- The average SAT score at St Olaf College (1282) is 80 points higher than at University of St Thomas (1202)
- Incoming St Olaf students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at University of St Thomas (27)
- Accepted freshman St Olaf students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at University of St Thomas (3.63)
- University of St Thomas has a higher acceptance rate (77%) than St Olaf (56.4%)
St Olaf vs. University of St Thomas Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St Olaf or University of St Thomas? 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 St Thomas and St Olaf.
- The graduation rate at St Olaf is higher than University of St Thomas (85% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from University of St Thomas earn on average $8,300 more per year than St Olaf graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $53,700)
- University of St Thomas students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than St Olaf graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- University of St Thomas graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than St Olaf graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More St Olaf graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of St Thomas students, three years after graduation. (91% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/