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Overview |
Marian | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Winona, MN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,701 | 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 | marian.edu | smumn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marian | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,600 | $40,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,600 | $40,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,000 | $10,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,554 | $22,843 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,904 | $30,091 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Marian | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,997 | 1,071 | ||
| Admitted | 1,874 | 1,037 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.8% | 96.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.8% | 20.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Marian | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marian | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $48,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $240 |
Diversity |
Marian | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 23% |
Students |
Marian | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Marian | 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 Marian based on total student enrollment (4,133 students vs. 3,701 students)
Marian vs. Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marian or Saint Mary's University of Minnesota?
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is 7.8% more expensive to attend than Marian for in-state tuition ($40,520.00 vs. $37,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.8% higher at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota than Marian University ($40,520.00 vs. $37,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marian University than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota ($22,554 vs. $22,843)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota are 17.4% lower than costs at Marian University ($10,220 vs. $12,000)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Marian 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 4.1% larger than aid received Marian University ($30,091 vs. $28,904)
Marian vs. Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marian 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 Marian .
- The average SAT score at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota (1046) is 20 points higher than at Marian (1026)
- Incoming Marian students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota (23)
- Accepted freshman Marian students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) 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 Marian (93.8%)
Marian vs. Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marian 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 Marian.
- The graduation rate at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is higher than Marian University (62% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Saint Mary's University of Minnesota earn on average $3,600 more per year than Marian graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $44,800)
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Marian graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Marian graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More Saint Mary's University of Minnesota graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marian students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/