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Overview |
Morningside College | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
| Location | Sioux City, IA | Winona, MN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,249 | 4,133 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | morningside.edu | smumn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Morningside College | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,100 | $40,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,100 | $40,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,720 | $10,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,947 | $22,843 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,011 | $30,091 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Morningside College | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,222 | 1,071 | ||
| Admitted | 2,275 | 1,037 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.6% | 96.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.2% | 20.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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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 | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Morningside College | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Morningside College | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,300 | $48,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $240 |
Diversity |
Morningside College | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 23% |
Students |
Morningside College | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Morningside 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 | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is larger than than Morningside College based on total student enrollment (4,133 students vs. 2,249 students)
Morningside College vs. Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Morningside College or Saint Mary's University of Minnesota?
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is 15.4% more expensive to attend than Morningside College for in-state tuition ($40,520.00 vs. $35,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.4% higher at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota than Morningside College ($40,520.00 vs. $35,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota than Morningside College ($22,843 vs. $23,947)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota are 4.9% lower than costs at Morningside College ($10,220 vs. $10,720)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Morningside 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 20.3% larger than aid received Morningside College ($30,091 vs. $25,011)
Morningside College vs. Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Morningside 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 Morningside College .
- The average SAT score at Morningside College (1070) is 24 points higher than at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota (1046)
- Incoming Morningside College 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 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at Morningside College (3.42)
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota has a higher acceptance rate (96.8%) than Morningside College (70.6%)
Morningside College vs. Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Morningside 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 Morningside College.
- The graduation rate at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is higher than Morningside College (62% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Saint Mary's University of Minnesota earn on average $3,100 more per year than Morningside College graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $45,300)
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Morningside College graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Morningside College graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More Morningside College 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/