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Overview |
University of St Thomas | SPU | ||
| Location | Saint Paul, MN | Seattle, WA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,025 | 3,118 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #179 | #270 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Free Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stthomas.edu | spu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of St Thomas | SPU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,930 | $36,504 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,930 | $36,504 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,587 | $14,409 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,137 | $26,549 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,284 | $25,359 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 99% |
Admission |
University of St Thomas | SPU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,481 | 3,895 | ||
| Admitted | 7,300 | 3,533 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77% | 90.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.5% | 15.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1390 | 1080/1350 | ||
| 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 | Jul 11, 2025 |
Academics |
University of St Thomas | SPU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of St Thomas | SPU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,000 | $50,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,603 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $264 |
Diversity |
University of St Thomas | SPU | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 8% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
University of St Thomas | SPU | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 26% | ||
Campus |
University of St Thomas | SPU | ||
| 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 St Thomas is larger than than SPU based on total student enrollment (9,025 students vs. 3,118 students)
University of St Thomas vs. SPU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of St Thomas or SPU?
- University of St Thomas is 34% more expensive to attend than SPU for in-state tuition ($48,930.00 vs. $36,504.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34% higher at University of St Thomas than Seattle Pacific University ($48,930.00 vs. $36,504.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Seattle Pacific University than University of St Thomas ($26,549 vs. $30,137)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of St Thomas are 14.5% lower than costs at Seattle Pacific University ($12,587 vs. $14,409)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Seattle Pacific University than University of St Thomas (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of St Thomas students is 27.3% larger than aid received Seattle Pacific University ($32,284 vs. $25,359)
University of St Thomas vs. SPU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of St Thomas or SPU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SPU or University of St Thomas .
- The average SAT score at University of St Thomas (1202) is 57 points higher than at SPU (1145)
- Incoming University of St Thomas students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at SPU (26)
- Accepted freshman University of St Thomas students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at SPU (3.53)
- SPU has a higher acceptance rate (90.7%) than University of St Thomas (77%)
University of St Thomas vs. SPU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of St Thomas or SPU? 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 SPU and University of St Thomas.
- The graduation rate at University of St Thomas is the same as at Seattle Pacific University (74% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from University of St Thomas earn on average $11,600 more per year than SPU graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $50,400)
- Seattle Pacific University students graduate with a $397 lower median federal student loan debt than University of St Thomas graduates. ($25,603 vs. $26,000)
- SPU graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than University of St Thomas graduates. ($264 vs. $268)
- More SPU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of St Thomas students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/