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Overview |
Metropolitan State University | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
| Location | Saint Paul, MN | Winona, MN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,294 | 4,133 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | metrostate.edu | smumn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Metropolitan State University | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,571 | $40,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,571 | $40,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,644 | $10,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,347 | $22,843 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,322 | $30,091 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Metropolitan State University | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 612 | 1,071 | ||
| Admitted | 500 | 1,037 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.7% | 96.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.2% | 20.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Metropolitan State University | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Metropolitan State University | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
| Graduation Rate | 29% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $48,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,992 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $186 | $240 |
Diversity |
Metropolitan State University | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 23% |
Students |
Metropolitan State University | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Metropolitan State University | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Metropolitan State University is larger than than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota based on total student enrollment (6,294 students vs. 4,133 students)
Metropolitan State University vs. Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Metropolitan State University or Saint Mary's University of Minnesota?
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is 372.8% more expensive to attend than Metropolitan State University for in-state tuition ($40,520.00 vs. $8,571.00)
- Out of state tuition is 372.8% higher at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota than Metropolitan State University ($40,520.00 vs. $8,571.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Metropolitan State University than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota ($19,347 vs. $22,843)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota are 13.9% lower than costs at Metropolitan State University ($10,220 vs. $11,644)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Metropolitan State 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 261.6% larger than aid received Metropolitan State University ($30,091 vs. $8,322)
Metropolitan State University vs. Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Metropolitan State 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 Metropolitan State University .
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota has a higher acceptance rate (96.8%) than Metropolitan State University (81.7%)
Metropolitan State University vs. Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Metropolitan State 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 Metropolitan State University.
- The graduation rate at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is higher than Metropolitan State University (62% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from Metropolitan State University earn on average $800 more per year than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $48,400)
- Metropolitan State University students graduate with a $5,258 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota graduates. ($17,992 vs. $23,250)
- Metropolitan State University graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota graduates. ($186 vs. $240)
- More Saint Mary's University of Minnesota graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Metropolitan State University 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/