- Both St Catherine University (St. Kate's) and University of Northwestern-St Paul are private.
- Both schools are located in Minnesota.
- St. Kate's has more expensive tuition of $49,758 than University of Northwestern-St Paul ($36,830).
- St. Kate's has tighter acceptance rate of 70.13% than University of Northwestern-St Paul (93.40%).
- St. Kate's has higher SAT scores of 1,340 than University of Northwestern-St Paul (1,140).
- St. Kate's is larger with 3,577 students than University of Northwestern-St Paul (3,253 students).
St Catherine University View More Rivals | University of Northwestern-St Paul View More Rivals | |
| #9 in Minnesota | Rankings | #12 in Minnesota |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Saint Paul, MN | Location | Saint Paul, MN |
St. Kate's| Known as | University of Northwestern (MN) | Northwestern |
| 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) | 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 | ||
| $49,758 | Undergraduate | $36,830 |
| $18,570 | Graduate | $9,720 |
| $23,473 | Financial Aid | $19,837 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $50 | |
| 70.13% | Acceptance Rate | 93.40% |
| 21.11% | Yield | 35.75% |
| 1,340 SAT, 22 ACT | Test Scores | 1,140 SAT, 24 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 3,577 | Total Students | 3,253 |
| 2,404 | Undergraduate | 3,161 |
| 1,173 | Graduate | 92 |
| 1,043 | Online Enrollment | 1,295 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 63% | Graduation Rate | 70% |
| 26% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 83% | Retention Rate | 81% |
| $51,100 | 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 | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 800) $5,850 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 | ||
| 10 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 15 to 1 |
| 250 Full-time 228 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 76 Full-time 208 Part-time |
| 642 Full-time 244 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 351 Full-time 347 Part-time |
| $67,163 for Faculties $58,433 Part-time | Average Salary | $56,685 for Faculties $55,006 Part-time |