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Overview |
University of St Thomas | Edgewood College | ||
| Location | Saint Paul, MN | Madison, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,025 | 1,876 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #179 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stthomas.edu | edgewood.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of St Thomas | Edgewood College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,930 | $33,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,930 | $33,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,587 | $12,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,137 | $28,189 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,284 | $19,418 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 98% |
Admission |
University of St Thomas | Edgewood College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,481 | 1,300 | ||
| Admitted | 7,300 | 1,282 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77% | 98.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.5% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1200/1390 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of St Thomas | Edgewood College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of St Thomas | Edgewood College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,000 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $263 |
Diversity |
University of St Thomas | Edgewood College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
University of St Thomas | Edgewood College | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 15% | ||
Campus |
University of St Thomas | Edgewood College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of St Thomas is larger than than Edgewood College based on total student enrollment (9,025 students vs. 1,876 students)
University of St Thomas vs. Edgewood College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of St Thomas or Edgewood College?
- University of St Thomas is 45.8% more expensive to attend than Edgewood College for in-state tuition ($48,930.00 vs. $33,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.8% higher at University of St Thomas than Edgewood College ($48,930.00 vs. $33,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Edgewood College than University of St Thomas ($28,189 vs. $30,137)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Edgewood College are 3.9% lower than costs at University of St Thomas ($12,120 vs. $12,587)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Edgewood College than University of St Thomas (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of St Thomas students is 66.3% larger than aid received Edgewood College ($32,284 vs. $19,418)
University of St Thomas vs. Edgewood College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of St Thomas or Edgewood College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Edgewood College or University of St Thomas .
- The average SAT score at University of St Thomas (1202) is 152 points higher than at Edgewood College (1050)
- Incoming University of St Thomas students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Edgewood College (23)
- Accepted freshman University of St Thomas students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Edgewood College (3.5)
- Edgewood College has a higher acceptance rate (98.6%) than University of St Thomas (77%)
University of St Thomas vs. Edgewood College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of St Thomas or Edgewood 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 Edgewood College and University of St Thomas.
- The graduation rate at University of St Thomas is higher than Edgewood College (74% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from University of St Thomas earn on average $16,000 more per year than Edgewood College graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $46,000)
- Edgewood College students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than University of St Thomas graduates. ($25,500 vs. $26,000)
- Edgewood College graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than University of St Thomas graduates. ($263 vs. $268)
- More University of St Thomas graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Edgewood College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/