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Overview |
Yale | St John's | ||
| Location | New Haven, CT | Annapolis, MD | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 15,081 | 578 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #5 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | yale.edu | sjca.edu | ||
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Costs |
Yale | St John's | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $64,700 | $37,842 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $64,700 | $37,842 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,180 | $14,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,044 | $27,729 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $59,076 | $25,194 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 54% | 92% |
Admission |
Yale | St John's | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 51,803 | 1,059 | ||
| Admitted | 2,332 | 469 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 4.5% | 44.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 70.4% | 28.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.95 | 3.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1500/1580 | 1250/1500 | ||
| 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 2, 2026 |
Academics |
Yale | St John's | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Yale | St John's | ||
| Graduation Rate | 97% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $118,400 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $139 | $279 |
Diversity |
Yale | St John's | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 30% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 11% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Yale | St John's | ||
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| % In-State | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 81% | 75% | ||
Campus |
Yale | St John's | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Yale University is larger than than St John's based on total student enrollment (15,081 students vs. 578 students)
Yale vs. St John's Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Yale or St John's?
- Yale University is 71% more expensive to attend than St John's for in-state tuition ($64,700.00 vs. $37,842.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71% higher at Yale than St John's College ($64,700.00 vs. $37,842.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Yale University than St John's ($26,044 vs. $27,729)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St John's College are 28% lower than costs at Yale University ($14,984 vs. $19,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St John's College than Yale University (92% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Yale University students is 134.5% larger than aid received St John's College ($59,076 vs. $25,194)
Yale vs. St John's Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Yale or St John's? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St John's or Yale .
- Accepted freshman Yale students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at St John's (3.81)
- St John's has a higher acceptance rate (44.3%) than Yale (4.5%)
Yale vs. St John's Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Yale or St John'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 John's and Yale.
- The graduation rate at Yale is higher than St John's College (97% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Yale University earn on average $77,200 more per year than St John's graduates after ten years. ($118,400 vs. $41,200)
- Yale University students graduate with a $13,500 lower median federal student loan debt than St John's graduates. ($13,500 vs. $27,000)
- Yale graduates are paying $140 less per month on federal student loans than St John's graduates. ($139 vs. $279)
- More Yale graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St John's students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/