- Both University of Northwestern-St Paul and St Olaf College are private.
- Both schools are located in Minnesota.
- St Olaf College has more expensive tuition of $56,970 than University of Northwestern-St Paul ($36,830).
- St Olaf College has tighter acceptance rate of 43.22% than University of Northwestern-St Paul (93.40%).
- St Olaf College has higher SAT scores of 1,370 than University of Northwestern-St Paul (1,140).
- University of Northwestern-St Paul is larger with 3,253 students than St Olaf College (3,046 students).
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| #12 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 |
| University of Northwestern (MN) Northwestern Known as | | |
| 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's |
| Master's College and University (smaller programs) | Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $36,830 | Undergraduate | $56,970 |
| $9,720 | Graduate | |
| $19,837 | Financial Aid | $38,296 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 | Application Fee | |
| 93.40% | Acceptance Rate | 43.22% |
| 35.75% | Yield | 30.57% |
| 1,140 SAT, 24 ACT | Test Scores | 1,370 SAT, 30 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 3,253 | Total Students | 3,046 |
| 3,161 | Undergraduate | 3,046 |
| 92 | Graduate | 0 |
| 1,295 | Online Enrollment | |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 70% | Graduation Rate | 84% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 11% | |
| 81% | Retention Rate | 90% |
| $43,400 | 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 Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 966) $6,300 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 | ||
| 15 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 12 to 1 |
| 76 Full-time 208 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 211 Full-time 91 Part-time |
| 351 Full-time 347 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 581 Full-time 238 Part-time |
| $56,685 for Faculties $55,006 Part-time | Average Salary | $79,797 for Faculties $67,112 Part-time |