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Overview |
Iowa | Saint John's | ||
| Location | Iowa City, IA | Collegeville, MN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 30,042 | 1,624 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #225 | #275 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uiowa.edu | csbsju.edu | ||
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Costs |
Iowa | Saint John's | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,016 | $52,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,979 | $52,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,616 | $12,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,121 | $29,473 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,512 | $37,419 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 100% |
Admission |
Iowa | Saint John's | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,682 | 1,597 | ||
| Admitted | 21,746 | 1,445 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.7% | 90.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.3% | 25.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1320 | 1145/1280 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Iowa | Saint John's | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Iowa | Saint John's | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $64,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,616 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $223 | $279 |
Diversity |
Iowa | Saint John's | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Iowa | Saint John's | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Iowa | Saint John's | ||
| 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 Iowa is larger than than Saint John's based on total student enrollment (30,042 students vs. 1,624 students)
Iowa vs. Saint John's Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Iowa or Saint John's?
- Saint Johns University is 484.5% more expensive to attend than Iowa for in-state tuition ($52,700.00 vs. $9,016.00)
- Out of state tuition is 70.1% higher at Saint John's than University of Iowa ($52,700.00 vs. $30,979.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Iowa than Saint John's ($20,121 vs. $29,473)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Johns University are 4% lower than costs at University of Iowa ($12,130 vs. $12,616)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Johns University than University of Iowa (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Johns University students is 293.4% larger than aid received University of Iowa ($37,419 vs. $9,512)
Iowa vs. Saint John's Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Iowa or Saint John's? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint John's or Iowa .
- The average SAT score at University of Iowa (1164) is 16 points higher than at Saint John's (1148)
- Incoming Iowa students have at the same average ACT score (26) as students at Saint John's (26)
- Accepted freshman Iowa students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Saint John's (3.51)
- Saint John's has a higher acceptance rate (90.5%) than Iowa (84.7%)
Iowa vs. Saint John's Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Iowa or Saint John'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 Saint John's and Iowa.
- The graduation rate at Saint John's is higher than University of Iowa (80% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Saint Johns University earn on average $4,600 more per year than Iowa graduates after ten years. ($64,400 vs. $59,800)
- University of Iowa students graduate with a $5,384 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint John's graduates. ($21,616 vs. $27,000)
- Iowa graduates are paying $56 less per month on federal student loans than Saint John's graduates. ($223 vs. $279)
- More Saint John's graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Iowa students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/