Academic Comparison between Minnesota State University-Mankato and Saint Johns

Minnesota State University-Mankato and Saint Johns University are frequently compared when students or parents prepare college admissions. Minnesota State University-Mankato is a four-year, public school located in Mankato, MN and Saint Johns is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Collegeville, MN.

The following list compares two colleges briefly in important perspectives. You can compare them with comprehensive information on full comparison page.

Minnesota State University-Mankato is a public and Saint Johns is a private (not-for-profit) school and both are four-year schools.
Saint Johns has more expensive tuition & fees ($55,816) than Minnesota State University-Mankato ($18,942).
It is harder to admit to Minnesota State University-Mankato than Saint Johns.
Saint Johns has higher submitted ACT score (23) than Minnesota State University-Mankato (23).
Minnesota State University-Mankato has more students with 15,271 students while Saint Johns has 1,572 students.
Saint Johns has a lower number of students per faculty with 12 to 1 while Minnesota State University-Mankato's ratio is 21 to 1.
Minnesota State University-Mankato has more full-time faculties with 490 faculties while Saint Johns has 118 full-time faculties.

Comparison Table with important Academic Factors

Minnesota State University-Mankato	vs.	Saint Johns University
Mankato, Minnesota	Location	Collegeville, Minnesota
Four-year, Public	School Type	four-year, Private (not-for-profit)
Doctor's degree	Highest Degree Offered	Master's degree
Master's College and University (larger programs)	Carnegie Classification	Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences
In-State$9,572 Out-Of-State$18,942	2025 Tuition & Fees	$55,816
57%	% Receiving Financial Aid	99%
$6,440	Average Amount of Financial Aid	$37,258

88.44 %	Acceptance Rates	90.62 %
29.38 %	Yield (Enrollment Rates)	21.94 %
-	SAT Score	1,100
23	ACT Score	24
54 %	Graduation Rate	75 %
29 %	Transfer-out Rate	-
80 %	Retention Rate	86 %
15,271	Student Population	1,572
490	Number of Faculties	118
21 to 1	Students to Faculty Ratio	12 to 1
Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Teacher Certification	Special Learning Opportunities	Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Teacher Certification
Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services	On Campus Student Services	Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services