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Overview |
Albion College | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
| Location | Albion, MI | Winona, MN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,456 | 4,133 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #332 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | albion.edu | smumn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Albion College | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,410 | $40,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,410 | $40,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,470 | $10,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,351 | $22,843 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $47,406 | $30,091 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Albion College | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,827 | 1,071 | ||
| Admitted | 4,541 | 1,037 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.5% | 96.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.2% | 20.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 930/1160 | |||
| 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 |
Albion College | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Albion College | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,600 | $48,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,200 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $281 | $240 |
Diversity |
Albion College | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 23% |
Students |
Albion College | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Albion College | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is larger than than Albion College based on total student enrollment (4,133 students vs. 1,456 students)
Albion College vs. Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Albion College or Saint Mary's University of Minnesota?
- Albion College is 34.3% more expensive to attend than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota for in-state tuition ($54,410.00 vs. $40,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.3% higher at Albion College than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota ($54,410.00 vs. $40,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Albion College than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota ($19,351 vs. $22,843)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota are 22% lower than costs at Albion College ($10,220 vs. $12,470)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Albion College as Saint Mary's University of Minnesota (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Albion College students is 57.5% larger than aid received Saint Mary's University of Minnesota ($47,406 vs. $30,091)
Albion College vs. Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Albion College 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 Albion College .
- The average SAT score at Albion College (1104) is 58 points higher than at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota (1046)
- Incoming Albion College 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 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at Albion College (3.48)
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota has a higher acceptance rate (96.8%) than Albion College (66.5%)
Albion College vs. Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Albion College 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 Albion College.
- The graduation rate at Albion College is higher than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota (68% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Albion College earn on average $7,200 more per year than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota graduates after ten years. ($55,600 vs. $48,400)
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota students graduate with a $3,950 lower median federal student loan debt than Albion College graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,200)
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Albion College graduates. ($240 vs. $281)
- More Albion College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Mary's University of Minnesota students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/