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Overview |
Judson University | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
| Location | Elgin, IL | Winona, MN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 973 | 4,133 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | judsonu.edu | smumn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Judson University | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,850 | $40,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,850 | $40,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,320 | $10,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,268 | $22,843 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,123 | $30,091 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
Judson University | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,153 | 1,071 | ||
| Admitted | 671 | 1,037 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.2% | 96.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.1% | 20.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 910/1140 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Judson University | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Judson University | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $48,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $240 |
Diversity |
Judson University | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 23% |
Students |
Judson University | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Judson University | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is larger than than Judson University based on total student enrollment (4,133 students vs. 973 students)
Judson University vs. Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Judson University or Saint Mary's University of Minnesota?
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is 35.7% more expensive to attend than Judson University for in-state tuition ($40,520.00 vs. $29,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.7% higher at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota than Judson University ($40,520.00 vs. $29,850.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Judson University than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota ($19,268 vs. $22,843)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota are 10.8% lower than costs at Judson University ($10,220 vs. $11,320)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota than Judson University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Mary's University of Minnesota students is 42.5% larger than aid received Judson University ($30,091 vs. $21,123)
Judson University vs. Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Judson University or Saint Mary's University of Minnesota? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Mary's University of Minnesota or Judson University .
- The average SAT score at Judson University (1086) is 40 points higher than at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota (1046)
- Incoming Judson University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota (23)
- Accepted freshman Saint Mary's University of Minnesota students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at Judson University (3.16)
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota has a higher acceptance rate (96.8%) than Judson University (58.2%)
Judson University vs. Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Judson University or Saint Mary's University of Minnesota? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Saint Mary's University of Minnesota and Judson University.
- The graduation rate at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is higher than Judson University (62% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Saint Mary's University of Minnesota earn on average $3,600 more per year than Judson University graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $44,800)
- Judson University students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota graduates. ($23,000 vs. $23,250)
- Judson University graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota graduates. ($237 vs. $240)
- More Saint Mary's University of Minnesota graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Judson University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/