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Emory Miami SMU LSU University of Richmond Case Western BC Vanderbilt George Washington Notre Dame USC Lehigh| Tulane University | St Catherine University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Tulane | St. Kate's | ||
| Location | New Orleans, LA | Saint Paul, MN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,078 | 3,533 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #282 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tulane.edu | stkate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tulane | St. Kate's | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,306 | $48,864 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,306 | $48,864 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,088 | $11,636 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $50,631 | $22,357 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,074 | $36,206 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 99% |
Admission |
Tulane | St. Kate's | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 27,936 | 1,703 | ||
| Admitted | 4,077 | 1,602 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 14.6% | 94.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.8% | 23.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 31/33 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1390/1510 | 1155/1450 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Tulane | St. Kate's | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tulane | St. Kate's | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $74,200 | $50,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,529 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $284 | $289 |
Diversity |
Tulane | St. Kate's | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 28% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
Tulane | St. Kate's | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 86% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Tulane | St. Kate's | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Tulane University is larger than than St. Kate's based on total student enrollment (13,078 students vs. 3,533 students)
Tulane vs. St. Kate's Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tulane or St. Kate's?
- Tulane University is 25.5% more expensive to attend than St. Kate's for in-state tuition ($61,306.00 vs. $48,864.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.5% higher at Tulane than St Catherine University ($61,306.00 vs. $48,864.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St Catherine University than Tulane ($22,357 vs. $50,631)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St Catherine University are 55.4% lower than costs at Tulane University ($11,636 vs. $18,088)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St Catherine University than Tulane University (99% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St Catherine University students is 9.5% larger than aid received Tulane University ($36,206 vs. $33,074)
Tulane vs. St. Kate's Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tulane or St. Kate's? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Kate's or Tulane .
- The average SAT score at Tulane University (1346) is 314 points higher than at St. Kate's (1032)
- Incoming Tulane students have a 9 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at St. Kate's (22)
- Accepted freshman Tulane students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at St. Kate's (3.62)
- St. Kate's has a higher acceptance rate (94.1%) than Tulane (14.6%)
Tulane vs. St. Kate's Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tulane or St. Kate's? 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 St. Kate's and Tulane.
- Graduates from Tulane University earn on average $24,100 more per year than St. Kate's graduates after ten years. ($74,200 vs. $50,100)
- Tulane University students graduate with a $471 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Kate's graduates. ($27,529 vs. $28,000)
- Tulane graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than St. Kate's graduates. ($284 vs. $289)
- More St. Kate's graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tulane students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/