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Overview |
University of St Thomas | St. Kate's | ||
| Location | Saint Paul, MN | Saint Paul, MN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,121 | 3,533 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #196 | #282 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stthomas.edu | stkate.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of St Thomas | St. Kate's | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,788 | $48,864 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,788 | $48,864 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,932 | $11,636 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,637 | $22,357 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,783 | $36,206 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 99% |
Admission |
University of St Thomas | St. Kate's | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,813 | 1,703 | ||
| Admitted | 7,486 | 1,602 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.9% | 94.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.5% | 23.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/30 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1223/1416 | 1155/1450 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
University of St Thomas | St. Kate's | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of St Thomas | St. Kate's | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,000 | $50,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $289 |
Diversity |
University of St Thomas | St. Kate's | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 19% | 28% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
University of St Thomas | St. Kate's | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 17% | ||
Campus |
University of St Thomas | St. Kate's | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of St Thomas is larger than than St. Kate's based on total student enrollment (9,121 students vs. 3,533 students)
University of St Thomas vs. St. Kate's Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of St Thomas or St. Kate's?
- University of St Thomas is 3.9% more expensive to attend than St. Kate's for in-state tuition ($50,788.00 vs. $48,864.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.9% higher at University of St Thomas than St Catherine University ($50,788.00 vs. $48,864.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St Catherine University than University of St Thomas ($22,357 vs. $32,637)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St Catherine University are 11.1% lower than costs at University of St Thomas ($11,636 vs. $12,932)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St Catherine University than University of St Thomas (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St Catherine University students is 10.4% larger than aid received University of St Thomas ($36,206 vs. $32,783)
University of St Thomas vs. St. Kate's Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of St Thomas or St. Kate's? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Kate's or University of St Thomas .
- The average SAT score at University of St Thomas (1202) is 170 points higher than at St. Kate's (1032)
- Incoming University of St Thomas students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at St. Kate's (22)
- Accepted freshman University of St Thomas students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at St. Kate's (3.62)
- St. Kate's has a higher acceptance rate (94.1%) than University of St Thomas (84.9%)
University of St Thomas vs. St. Kate's Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of St Thomas or St. Kate'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 St. Kate's and University of St Thomas.
- The graduation rate at University of St Thomas is higher than St Catherine University (74% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from University of St Thomas earn on average $11,900 more per year than St. Kate's graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $50,100)
- University of St Thomas students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Kate's graduates. ($26,000 vs. $28,000)
- University of St Thomas graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than St. Kate's graduates. ($268 vs. $289)
- More University of St Thomas graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Kate's students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/