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Overview |
NNU | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
| Location | Nampa, ID | Winona, MN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,778 | 4,133 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #761 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nnu.edu | smumn.edu | ||
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Costs |
NNU | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,548 | $40,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,548 | $40,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,500 | $10,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,674 | $22,843 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,411 | $30,091 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
NNU | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,394 | 1,071 | ||
| Admitted | 2,993 | 1,037 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.2%Open | 96.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8%Open | 20.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1000/1240 | |||
| 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 15, 2024 | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
NNU | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NNU | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,000 | $48,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $240 |
Diversity |
NNU | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 23% |
Students |
NNU | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 45% | ||
Campus |
NNU | 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 NNU based on total student enrollment (4,133 students vs. 1,778 students)
NNU vs. Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NNU or Saint Mary's University of Minnesota?
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is 14% more expensive to attend than NNU for in-state tuition ($40,520.00 vs. $35,548.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14% higher at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota than Northwest Nazarene University ($40,520.00 vs. $35,548.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota than NNU ($22,843 vs. $25,674)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota are 2.7% lower than costs at Northwest Nazarene University ($10,220 vs. $10,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota than Northwest Nazarene University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Mary's University of Minnesota students is 40.5% larger than aid received Northwest Nazarene University ($30,091 vs. $21,411)
NNU vs. Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NNU 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 NNU .
- The average SAT score at Northwest Nazarene University (1056) is 10 points higher than at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota (1046)
- Incoming NNU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota (23)
- Accepted freshman NNU students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) 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 NNU (88.2%)
NNU vs. Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NNU 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 NNU.
- The graduation rate at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is higher than Northwest Nazarene University (62% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Saint Mary's University of Minnesota earn on average $5,400 more per year than NNU graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $43,000)
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than NNU graduates. ($23,250 vs. $26,000)
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than NNU graduates. ($240 vs. $268)
- More Saint Mary's University of Minnesota graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NNU students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/