- Both St Catherine University (St. Kate's) and St Olaf College are private.
- Both schools are located in Minnesota.
- St Olaf College has more expensive tuition of $56,970 than St. Kate's ($49,758).
- St Olaf College has tighter acceptance rate of 43.22% than St. Kate's (70.13%).
- St Olaf College has higher SAT scores of 1,370 than St. Kate's (1,340).
- St. Kate's is larger with 3,577 students than St Olaf College (3,046 students).
St Catherine University View More Rivals | St Olaf College View More Rivals | |
| #9 in Minnesota | Rankings | #71 in Liberal Arts Colleges #8 in Minnesota |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Saint Paul, MN | Location | Northfield, MN |
St. Kate's| Known as | | |
| 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $49,758 | Undergraduate | $56,970 |
| $18,570 | Graduate | |
| $23,473 | Financial Aid | $38,296 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | ||
| 70.13% | Acceptance Rate | 43.22% |
| 21.11% | Yield | 30.57% |
| 1,340 SAT, 22 ACT | Test Scores | 1,370 SAT, 30 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 3,577 | Total Students | 3,046 |
| 2,404 | Undergraduate | 3,046 |
| 1,173 | Graduate | 0 |
| 1,043 | Online Enrollment | |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 63% | Graduation Rate | 84% |
| 26% | Transfer-out Rate | 11% |
| 83% | Retention Rate | 90% |
| $51,100 | 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 | Special Opportunities | Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 800) $5,850 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 | ||
| 10 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 12 to 1 |
| 250 Full-time 228 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 211 Full-time 91 Part-time |
| 642 Full-time 244 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 581 Full-time 238 Part-time |
| $67,163 for Faculties $58,433 Part-time | Average Salary | $79,797 for Faculties $67,112 Part-time |