| The College of Saint Scholastica vs. Northwestern-St Paul |
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|---|---|---|
#277 in National Universities #17 in Minnesota Colleges | Rankings* | #36 in Federal Region V Universities #11 in Minnesota Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Doctoral/Research University | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Master's College and University (smaller programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1-2 Years Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$41,778 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$37,920 |
| expensive$15,084 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$10,260 |
| More$25,614 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$20,943 |
| Admission | ||
| - | Test Scores | 1,040 SAT 24 ACT |
| Tighter92.96% | Acceptance Rate | Easier93.47% |
| Lower16.90% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable30.92% |
| High School GPA High School Record Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller2,930 | Total Enrollment | Larger3,234 |
| Smaller1,810 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger3,163 |
| Larger1,120 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller71 |
| Smaller727 | Online Student Population | Larger1,357 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher71% | Graduate Rate | Lower68% |
| 22% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Lower82% | Retention Rate | Higher83% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 795) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 966) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,022) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,344) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty12 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty16 to 1 |
| 322 | Number of faculty | 267 |
| Higher$68,057 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$59,346 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.