- Saint Cloud State University (Saint Cloud State) is a public 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 Saint Cloud State ($10,117).
- Saint Cloud State has tighter acceptance rate of 85.78% than University of Northwestern-St Paul (93.40%).
- University of Northwestern-St Paul has higher SAT scores of 1,140 than Saint Cloud State (1,135).
- Saint Cloud State is larger with 10,420 students than University of Northwestern-St Paul (3,253 students).
| Saint Cloud State University View More Rivals | University of Northwestern-St Paul View More Rivals | |
| #23 in Minnesota | Rankings | #12 in Minnesota |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Saint Cloud, MN | Location | Saint Paul, MN |
Saint Cloud State| Known as | University of Northwestern (MN) | Northwestern |
| 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (smaller programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $10,117 | Undergraduate | $36,830 |
| $10,484 Minnesota residents $15,314 out-of-state | Graduate | $9,720 |
| $5,564 | Financial Aid | $19,837 |
| Admission | ||
| $40 | Application Fee | $50 |
| 85.78% | Acceptance Rate | 93.40% |
| 27.54% | Yield | 35.75% |
| 1,135 SAT, 21 ACT | Test Scores | 1,140 SAT, 24 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 10,420 | Total Students | 3,253 |
| 8,569 | Undergraduate | 3,161 |
| 1,851 | Graduate | 92 |
| 1,587 | Online Enrollment | 1,295 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 44% | Graduation Rate | 70% |
| 36% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 69% | Retention Rate | 81% |
| $48,600 | Average Earning after Graduation | $43,400 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,599) $6,220 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 966) $6,300 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 16 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 15 to 1 |
| 381 Full-time 191 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 76 Full-time 208 Part-time |
| 921 Full-time 319 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 351 Full-time 347 Part-time |
| $89,429 for Faculties $69,401 Part-time | Average Salary | $56,685 for Faculties $55,006 Part-time |