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Overview |
University of St Thomas | Gonzaga | ||
| Location | Saint Paul, MN | Spokane, WA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,121 | 7,306 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #196 | #169 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stthomas.edu | gonzaga.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of St Thomas | Gonzaga | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,788 | $52,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,788 | $52,540 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,932 | $15,080 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,637 | $40,295 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,783 | $29,150 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
University of St Thomas | Gonzaga | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,813 | 9,530 | ||
| Admitted | 7,486 | 7,239 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.9% | 76% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.5% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/30 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1223/1416 | 1220/1410 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of St Thomas | Gonzaga | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of St Thomas | Gonzaga | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 83% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,000 | $61,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,394 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $272 |
Diversity |
University of St Thomas | Gonzaga | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 19% | 19% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
University of St Thomas | Gonzaga | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 48% | ||
Campus |
University of St Thomas | Gonzaga | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of St Thomas is larger than than Gonzaga based on total student enrollment (9,121 students vs. 7,306 students)
University of St Thomas vs. Gonzaga Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of St Thomas or Gonzaga?
- Gonzaga University is 3.4% more expensive to attend than University of St Thomas for in-state tuition ($52,540.00 vs. $50,788.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.4% higher at Gonzaga than University of St Thomas ($52,540.00 vs. $50,788.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of St Thomas than Gonzaga ($32,637 vs. $40,295)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of St Thomas are 16.6% lower than costs at Gonzaga University ($12,932 vs. $15,080)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gonzaga University than University of St Thomas (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of St Thomas students is 12.5% larger than aid received Gonzaga University ($32,783 vs. $29,150)
University of St Thomas vs. Gonzaga Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of St Thomas or Gonzaga? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gonzaga or University of St Thomas .
- The average SAT score at Gonzaga University (1205) is 3 points higher than at University of St Thomas (1202)
- Incoming University of St Thomas students have at the same average ACT score (27) as students at Gonzaga (27)
- Accepted freshman Gonzaga students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at University of St Thomas (3.63)
- University of St Thomas has a higher acceptance rate (84.9%) than Gonzaga (76%)
University of St Thomas vs. Gonzaga Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of St Thomas or Gonzaga? 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 Gonzaga and University of St Thomas.
- The graduation rate at Gonzaga is higher than University of St Thomas (83% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from University of St Thomas earn on average $400 more per year than Gonzaga graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $61,600)
- University of St Thomas students graduate with a $394 lower median federal student loan debt than Gonzaga graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,394)
- University of St Thomas graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Gonzaga graduates. ($268 vs. $272)
- More Gonzaga graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of St Thomas students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/