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Overview |
UOP | St. Kate's | ||
| Location | Stockton, CA | Saint Paul, MN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,277 | 3,577 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #161 | #276 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pacific.edu | stkate.edu | ||
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Costs |
UOP | St. Kate's | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,918 | $46,976 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,918 | $46,976 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,420 | $9,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,164 | $19,976 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,322 | $37,012 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
UOP | St. Kate's | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,891 | 1,512 | ||
| Admitted | 5,492 | 1,399 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.2% | 92.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 24.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/33 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1423 | 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, 2025 |
Academics |
UOP | St. Kate's | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UOP | St. Kate's | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $81,400 | $50,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,625 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $254 | $289 |
Diversity |
UOP | St. Kate's | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 93% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
UOP | St. Kate's | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 17% | ||
Campus |
UOP | St. Kate's | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of the Pacific is larger than than St. Kate's based on total student enrollment (6,277 students vs. 3,577 students)
UOP vs. St. Kate's Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UOP or St. Kate's?
- University of the Pacific is 12.6% more expensive to attend than St. Kate's for in-state tuition ($52,918.00 vs. $46,976.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.6% higher at UOP than St Catherine University ($52,918.00 vs. $46,976.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St Catherine University than UOP ($19,976 vs. $28,164)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St Catherine University are 45.7% lower than costs at University of the Pacific ($9,900 vs. $14,420)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St Catherine University than University of the Pacific (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of the Pacific students is 3.5% larger than aid received St Catherine University ($38,322 vs. $37,012)
UOP vs. St. Kate's Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UOP 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 UOP .
- The average SAT score at University of the Pacific (1152) is 120 points higher than at St. Kate's (1032)
- Incoming UOP students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at St. Kate's (22)
- Accepted freshman St. Kate's students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at UOP (3.58)
- UOP has a higher acceptance rate (93.2%) than St. Kate's (92.5%)
UOP vs. St. Kate's Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UOP 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 UOP.
- The graduation rate at UOP is higher than St Catherine University (69% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from University of the Pacific earn on average $31,300 more per year than St. Kate's graduates after ten years. ($81,400 vs. $50,100)
- University of the Pacific students graduate with a $3,375 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Kate's graduates. ($24,625 vs. $28,000)
- UOP graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than St. Kate's graduates. ($254 vs. $289)
- More UOP graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Kate's students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/