- Saint Cloud State University (Saint Cloud State) is a public school while St Olaf College is a private school.
- Both schools are located in Minnesota.
- St Olaf College has more expensive tuition of $56,970 than Saint Cloud State ($10,117).
- St Olaf College has tighter acceptance rate of 43.22% than Saint Cloud State (85.78%).
- St Olaf College has higher SAT scores of 1,370 than Saint Cloud State (1,135).
- Saint Cloud State is larger with 10,420 students than St Olaf College (3,046 students).
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| #23 in Minnesota | Rankings | #71 in Liberal Arts Colleges #8 in Minnesota |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Saint Cloud, MN | Location | Northfield, MN |
Saint Cloud State| Known as | | |
| 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $10,117 | Undergraduate | $56,970 |
| $10,484 Minnesota residents $15,314 out-of-state | Graduate | |
| $5,564 | Financial Aid | $38,296 |
| Admission | ||
| $40 | Application Fee | |
| 85.78% | Acceptance Rate | 43.22% |
| 27.54% | Yield | 30.57% |
| 1,135 SAT, 21 ACT | Test Scores | 1,370 SAT, 30 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 10,420 | Total Students | 3,046 |
| 8,569 | Undergraduate | 3,046 |
| 1,851 | Graduate | 0 |
| 1,587 | Online Enrollment | |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 44% | Graduation Rate | 84% |
| 36% | Transfer-out Rate | 11% |
| 69% | Retention Rate | 90% |
| $48,600 | Average Earning after Graduation | $57,300 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Course (may not Degree Program) Offered for Undergraduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,599) $6,220 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,986) $5,930 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (21 meals per week) $6,520 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 16 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 12 to 1 |
| 381 Full-time 191 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 211 Full-time 91 Part-time |
| 921 Full-time 319 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 581 Full-time 238 Part-time |
| $89,429 for Faculties $69,401 Part-time | Average Salary | $79,797 for Faculties $67,112 Part-time |