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ISU Winona State University Simpson College Wartburg College UHart| Central College | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Central College | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
| Location | Pella, IA | Winona, MN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,169 | 4,133 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #519 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Reformed Church in America | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | central.edu | smumn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Central College | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,800 | $40,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,800 | $40,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,860 | $10,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,303 | $22,843 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,999 | $30,091 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Central College | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,970 | 1,071 | ||
| Admitted | 1,561 | 1,037 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.2% | 96.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.5% | 20.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1040/1218 | |||
| 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 |
Central College | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Central College | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,000 | $48,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $240 |
Diversity |
Central College | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 23% |
Students |
Central College | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Central 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 Central College based on total student enrollment (4,133 students vs. 1,169 students)
Central College vs. Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Central College or Saint Mary's University of Minnesota?
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is 104.6% more expensive to attend than Central College for in-state tuition ($40,520.00 vs. $19,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 104.6% higher at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota than Central College ($40,520.00 vs. $19,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota than Central College ($22,843 vs. $23,303)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota are 6.3% lower than costs at Central College ($10,220 vs. $10,860)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Central College as Saint Mary's University of Minnesota (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Mary's University of Minnesota students is 173.6% larger than aid received Central College ($30,091 vs. $10,999)
Central College vs. Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Central 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 Central College .
- The average SAT score at Central College (1068) is 22 points higher than at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota (1046)
- Incoming Central College students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota (23)
- Accepted freshman Central College students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota (3.49)
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota has a higher acceptance rate (96.8%) than Central College (79.2%)
Central College vs. Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Central 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 Central College.
- The graduation rate at Central College is higher than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota (63% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Saint Mary's University of Minnesota earn on average $400 more per year than Central College graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $48,000)
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Central 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 Central College graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More Central College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Mary's University of Minnesota students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/