St. John's University-New York vs University of St. Thomas
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
AFaith: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.St. John's University-New YorkQueens, NYCatholic collegeAFaith: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.University of St. ThomasSaint Paul, MNCatholic college
At a glance
- St. John's University-New York lists Mass every weekday; University of St. Thomas lists Mass every weekday.
- St. John's University-New York lists confession once a week; University of St. Thomas, 5 times a week.
- University of St. Thomas has the higher graduation rate: 76% against 66% at St. John's University-New York.
- For families earning $48,001 to $75,000, University of St. Thomas has the lower price after aid: $24,357 a year, against $29,280 at St. John's University-New York.
Catholic life
Faith grade
AFaith: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
AFaith: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Compass Score
BCompass Score: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
ACompass Score: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Sacramental life
ASacramental life: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
ASacramental life: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Theology and core curriculum
BTheology and core curriculum: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
CTheology and core curriculum: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Campus culture and residence life
ACampus culture and residence life: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
ACampus culture and residence life: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Service and Catholic social teaching
BService and Catholic social teaching: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
AService and Catholic social teaching: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Mass times
Every weekday
Every weekday
Confession times
Once a week
5 times a week
Eucharistic adoration
Once a week
Campus ministry
5 listed
5 listed
The college
Control
Private nonprofit
Private nonprofit
Location
Queens, NY
Saint Paul, MN
Setting
City
City
Students
19,691
9,121
Academics
Academic Excellence grade
BAcademic Excellence: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
BAcademic Excellence: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Admission rate
83%
85%
Average SAT
1244
1296
ACT middle 50%
24–29
25–30
Graduation rate
66%
76%
First-year retention
79%
88%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$29,999
$29,155
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$27,787
$28,131
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$27,654
$26,820
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$29,280
$24,357
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$32,208
$25,363
Net price, over $110,000 income
$33,661
$33,232
Median debt
$25,000
$23,250
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$69,571
$73,739
The grades and the Compass Score are Catholic School Compass ratings from documented sources; each college’s page lists its sources. Cost, admission, graduation, earnings and debt are federal data. This page does not rank the two colleges.