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Overview |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | Mount Mary College | ||
| Location | Winona, MN | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,133 | 1,198 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #685 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smumn.edu | mtmary.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | Mount Mary College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,520 | $32,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,520 | $32,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,220 | $9,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,843 | $22,897 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,091 | $23,897 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | Mount Mary College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,071 | 1,339 | ||
| Admitted | 1,037 | 930 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.8% | 69.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.7% | 16.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 866/1123 | |||
| 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 |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | Mount Mary College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | Mount Mary College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,400 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $279 |
Diversity |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | Mount Mary College | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 96% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 23% | 1% |
Students |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | Mount Mary College | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | Mount Mary College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is larger than than Mount Mary College based on total student enrollment (4,133 students vs. 1,198 students)
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota vs. Mount Mary College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota or Mount Mary College?
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is 23.9% more expensive to attend than Mount Mary College for in-state tuition ($40,520.00 vs. $32,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.9% higher at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota than Mount Mary College ($40,520.00 vs. $32,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota than Mount Mary College ($22,843 vs. $22,897)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mount Mary College are 4% lower than costs at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota ($9,830 vs. $10,220)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota as Mount Mary College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Mary's University of Minnesota students is 25.9% larger than aid received Mount Mary College ($30,091 vs. $23,897)
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota vs. Mount Mary College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota or Mount Mary College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mount Mary College or Saint Mary's University of Minnesota .
- The average SAT score at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota (1046) is 144 points higher than at Mount Mary College (902)
- Incoming Saint Mary's University of Minnesota students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Mount Mary College (19)
- Accepted freshman Saint Mary's University of Minnesota students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at Mount Mary College (3.13)
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota has a higher acceptance rate (96.8%) than Mount Mary College (69.5%)
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota vs. Mount Mary College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota or Mount Mary College? 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 Mount Mary College and Saint Mary's University of Minnesota.
- The graduation rate at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is higher than Mount Mary College (62% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Saint Mary's University of Minnesota earn on average $6,700 more per year than Mount Mary College graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $41,700)
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Mount Mary College graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Mount Mary College graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More Saint Mary's University of Minnesota graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mount Mary College students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/