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Winona State University UHart| Kuyper College | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Kuyper College | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
| Location | Grand Rapids, MI | Winona, MN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 82 | 4,133 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Other Protestant | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kuyper.edu | smumn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kuyper College | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,370 | $40,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,370 | $40,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,990 | $10,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,853 | $22,843 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,710 | $30,091 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Kuyper College | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 37 | 1,071 | ||
| Admitted | 28 | 1,037 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.7% | 96.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25% | 20.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 935/1170 | |||
| 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 |
Kuyper College | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kuyper College | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,200 | $48,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,750 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $240 |
Diversity |
Kuyper College | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 23% |
Students |
Kuyper College | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Kuyper 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is larger than than Kuyper College based on total student enrollment (4,133 students vs. 82 students)
Kuyper College vs. Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kuyper College or Saint Mary's University of Minnesota?
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is 59.7% more expensive to attend than Kuyper College for in-state tuition ($40,520.00 vs. $25,370.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.7% higher at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota than Kuyper College ($40,520.00 vs. $25,370.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kuyper College than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota ($18,853 vs. $22,843)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kuyper College are 13.7% lower than costs at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota ($8,990 vs. $10,220)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Kuyper 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 69.9% larger than aid received Kuyper College ($30,091 vs. $17,710)
Kuyper College vs. Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kuyper 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 Kuyper College .
- The average SAT score at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota (1046) is 36 points higher than at Kuyper College (1010)
- Incoming Saint Mary's University of Minnesota students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Kuyper College (22)
- Accepted freshman Saint Mary's University of Minnesota students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at Kuyper College (3.34)
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota has a higher acceptance rate (96.8%) than Kuyper College (75.7%)
Kuyper College vs. Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kuyper 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 Kuyper College.
- The graduation rate at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is higher than Kuyper College (62% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Saint Mary's University of Minnesota earn on average $18,200 more per year than Kuyper College graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $30,200)
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Kuyper College graduates. ($23,250 vs. $23,750)
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Kuyper College graduates. ($240 vs. $245)
- More Saint Mary's University of Minnesota graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kuyper College students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/