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Colorado State CU Denver DU Colorado School of Mines Utah UCCS Penn State ASU IU MSU Texas A&M NC State| University of Colorado Boulder | St John's College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CU Boulder | St John's College | ||
| Location | Boulder, CO | Santa Fe, NM | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 39,585 | 439 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #191 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colorado.edu | stjohnscollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
CU Boulder | St John's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,520 | $36,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,770 | $36,040 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,146 | $14,710 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,836 | $29,265 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,477 | $22,423 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 57% | 95% |
Admission |
CU Boulder | St John's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 53,781 | 453 | ||
| Admitted | 43,416 | 245 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.7% | 54.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.4% | 37.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.68 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/32 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1390 | 1250/1460 | ||
| 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 |
CU Boulder | St John's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CU Boulder | St John's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $35,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $279 |
Diversity |
CU Boulder | St John's College | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 20% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
CU Boulder | St John's College | ||
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| % In-State | 53% | 10% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 81% | ||
Campus |
CU Boulder | St John's College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Colorado Boulder is larger than than St John's College based on total student enrollment (39,585 students vs. 439 students)
CU Boulder vs. St John's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CU Boulder or St John's College?
- St John's College is 212.8% more expensive to attend than CU Boulder for in-state tuition ($36,040.00 vs. $11,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.6% higher at CU Boulder than St John's College ($38,770.00 vs. $36,040.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Colorado Boulder than St John's College ($21,836 vs. $29,265)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St John's College are 9.8% lower than costs at University of Colorado Boulder ($14,710 vs. $16,146)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St John's College than University of Colorado Boulder (95% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St John's College students is 114% larger than aid received University of Colorado Boulder ($22,423 vs. $10,477)
CU Boulder vs. St John's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CU Boulder or St John's College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St John's College or CU Boulder .
- Accepted freshman St John's College students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at CU Boulder (3.68)
- CU Boulder has a higher acceptance rate (80.7%) than St John's College (54.1%)
CU Boulder vs. St John's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CU Boulder or St John's College? 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 John's College and CU Boulder.
- The graduation rate at CU Boulder is higher than St John's College (68% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from University of Colorado Boulder earn on average $21,300 more per year than St John's College graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $35,600)
- University of Colorado Boulder students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than St John's College graduates. ($19,500 vs. $27,000)
- CU Boulder graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than St John's College graduates. ($201 vs. $279)
- More CU Boulder graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St John's College students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/