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Overview |
Clarke University | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
| Location | Dubuque, IA | Winona, MN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 965 | 4,133 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarke.edu | smumn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clarke University | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,900 | $40,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,900 | $40,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,600 | $10,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,275 | $22,843 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,403 | $30,091 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Clarke University | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,665 | 1,071 | ||
| Admitted | 2,260 | 1,037 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.8% | 96.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.5% | 20.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 920/1160 | |||
| 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 |
Clarke University | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clarke University | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,800 | $48,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $240 |
Diversity |
Clarke University | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 23% |
Students |
Clarke University | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Clarke 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 | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is larger than than Clarke University based on total student enrollment (4,133 students vs. 965 students)
Clarke University vs. Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clarke University or Saint Mary's University of Minnesota?
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is 9.8% more expensive to attend than Clarke University for in-state tuition ($40,520.00 vs. $36,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.8% higher at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota than Clarke University ($40,520.00 vs. $36,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota than Clarke University ($22,843 vs. $27,275)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota are 3.7% lower than costs at Clarke University ($10,220 vs. $10,600)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Clarke University 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 18.5% larger than aid received Clarke University ($30,091 vs. $25,403)
Clarke University vs. Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clarke 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 Clarke University .
- The average SAT score at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota (1046) is 1 points higher than at Clarke University (1045)
- Incoming Clarke University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota (23)
- Accepted freshman Saint Mary's University of Minnesota students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at Clarke University (3.36)
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota has a higher acceptance rate (96.8%) than Clarke University (84.8%)
Clarke University vs. Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clarke 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 Clarke University.
- The graduation rate at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is higher than Clarke University (62% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Saint Mary's University of Minnesota earn on average $5,600 more per year than Clarke University graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $42,800)
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Clarke University graduates. ($23,250 vs. $26,000)
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Clarke University graduates. ($240 vs. $268)
- More Clarke University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Mary's University of Minnesota students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/