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Overview |
DePaul | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Winona, MN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 20,917 | 4,133 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #251 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | depaul.edu | smumn.edu | ||
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Costs |
DePaul | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,189 | $40,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,189 | $40,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,068 | $10,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,151 | $22,843 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,004 | $30,091 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
DePaul | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 31,785 | 1,071 | ||
| Admitted | 22,302 | 1,037 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.2% | 96.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 20.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1300 | |||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2024 | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
DePaul | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DePaul | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $48,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,332 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $241 | $240 |
Diversity |
DePaul | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 23% |
Students |
DePaul | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 45% | ||
Campus |
DePaul | 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
- DePaul University is larger than than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota based on total student enrollment (20,917 students vs. 4,133 students)
DePaul vs. Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DePaul or Saint Mary's University of Minnesota?
- DePaul University is 4.1% more expensive to attend than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota for in-state tuition ($42,189.00 vs. $40,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.1% higher at DePaul than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota ($42,189.00 vs. $40,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota than DePaul ($22,843 vs. $32,151)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota are 57.2% lower than costs at DePaul University ($10,220 vs. $16,068)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota than DePaul University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Mary's University of Minnesota students is 15.7% larger than aid received DePaul University ($30,091 vs. $26,004)
DePaul vs. Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DePaul 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 DePaul .
- Accepted freshman DePaul students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) 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 DePaul (70.2%)
DePaul vs. Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DePaul 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 DePaul.
- The graduation rate at DePaul is higher than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota (66% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from DePaul University earn on average $8,500 more per year than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $48,400)
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota students graduate with a $82 lower median federal student loan debt than DePaul graduates. ($23,250 vs. $23,332)
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than DePaul graduates. ($240 vs. $241)
- More Saint Mary's University of Minnesota graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DePaul students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/