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CU Boulder CU Denver Minnesota Colorado State St Olaf Colorado School of Mines Marquette University Loyola Creighton University AU USD Drake| University of Denver | University of St Thomas | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
DU | University of St Thomas | ||
| Location | Denver, CO | Saint Paul, MN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,734 | 9,025 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #82 | #179 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | du.edu | stthomas.edu | ||
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Costs |
DU | University of St Thomas | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $55,260 | $48,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,260 | $48,930 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,470 | $12,587 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,423 | $30,137 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,954 | $32,284 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 96% |
Admission |
DU | University of St Thomas | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,342 | 9,481 | ||
| Admitted | 15,024 | 7,300 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.7% | 77% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 21.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 28/32 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1400 | 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 |
DU | University of St Thomas | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DU | University of St Thomas | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $63,400 | $62,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,699 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $268 |
Diversity |
DU | University of St Thomas | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
DU | University of St Thomas | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 18% | ||
Campus |
DU | University of St Thomas | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Denver is larger than than University of St Thomas based on total student enrollment (13,734 students vs. 9,025 students)
DU vs. University of St Thomas Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DU or University of St Thomas?
- University of Denver is 12.9% more expensive to attend than University of St Thomas for in-state tuition ($55,260.00 vs. $48,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.9% higher at DU than University of St Thomas ($55,260.00 vs. $48,930.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of St Thomas than DU ($30,137 vs. $42,423)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of St Thomas are 22.9% lower than costs at University of Denver ($12,587 vs. $15,470)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Denver than University of St Thomas (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of St Thomas students is 4.3% larger than aid received University of Denver ($32,284 vs. $30,954)
DU vs. University of St Thomas Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DU 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 DU .
- The average SAT score at University of Denver (1249) is 47 points higher than at University of St Thomas (1202)
- Incoming DU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at University of St Thomas (27)
- Accepted freshman DU students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at University of St Thomas (3.63)
- DU has a higher acceptance rate (77.7%) than University of St Thomas (77%)
DU vs. University of St Thomas Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DU 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 DU.
- The graduation rate at DU is higher than University of St Thomas (78% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from University of Denver earn on average $1,400 more per year than University of St Thomas graduates after ten years. ($63,400 vs. $62,000)
- University of Denver students graduate with a $2,301 lower median federal student loan debt than University of St Thomas graduates. ($23,699 vs. $26,000)
- DU graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than University of St Thomas graduates. ($245 vs. $268)
- More University of St Thomas graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DU students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/