- Capella University is a private school while University of Northwestern-St Paul is a private school.
- Both schools are located in Minnesota.
- University of Northwestern-St Paul has more expensive tuition of $36,830 than Capella University ($14,436).
- Capella University is larger with 39,727 students than University of Northwestern-St Paul (3,253 students).
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| #264 in National Universities #29 in Minnesota | Rankings | #12 in Minnesota |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Minneapolis, MN | Location | Saint Paul, MN |
| Known as | University of Northwestern (MN) Northwestern | |
| Offered Degrees | 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's | |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (smaller programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $14,436 | Undergraduate | $36,830 |
| $15,066 | Graduate | $9,720 |
| $3,309 | Financial Aid | $19,837 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $50 | |
| Acceptance Rate | 93.40% | |
| Yield | 35.75% | |
| Test Scores | 1,140 SAT, 24 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 39,727 | Total Students | 3,253 |
| 13,280 | Undergraduate | 3,161 |
| 26,447 | Graduate | 92 |
| 39,727 | Online Enrollment | 1,295 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 36% | Retention Rate | 81% |
| $72,600 | Average Earning after Graduation | $43,400 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | |
| Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | |
| On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 966) $6,300 average annual costs | |
| Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported | |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 35 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 15 to 1 |
| 177 Full-time 1,155 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 76 Full-time 208 Part-time |
| 708 Full-time 1,190 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 351 Full-time 347 Part-time |
| $64,718 for Faculties $70,383 Part-time | Average Salary | $56,685 for Faculties $55,006 Part-time |