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Overview |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | Abilene Christian University | ||
| Location | Winona, MN | Abilene, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,133 | 5,079 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #416 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smumn.edu | acu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | Abilene Christian University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,520 | $40,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,520 | $40,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,220 | $11,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,843 | $28,978 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,091 | $26,280 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | Abilene Christian University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,071 | 11,226 | ||
| Admitted | 1,037 | 7,386 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.8% | 65.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.7% | 12.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1280 | |||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | Abilene Christian University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | Abilene Christian University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,400 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $25,325 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $261 |
Diversity |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | Abilene Christian University | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 23% | 0% |
Students |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | Abilene Christian University | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | Abilene Christian University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Abilene Christian University is larger than than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota based on total student enrollment (5,079 students vs. 4,133 students)
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota vs. Abilene Christian University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota or Abilene Christian University?
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is 0.5% more expensive to attend than Abilene Christian University for in-state tuition ($40,520.00 vs. $40,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.5% higher at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota than Abilene Christian University ($40,520.00 vs. $40,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota than Abilene Christian University ($22,843 vs. $28,978)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota are 12.5% lower than costs at Abilene Christian University ($10,220 vs. $11,500)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota as Abilene Christian University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Mary's University of Minnesota students is 14.5% larger than aid received Abilene Christian University ($30,091 vs. $26,280)
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota vs. Abilene Christian University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota or Abilene Christian University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Abilene Christian University or Saint Mary's University of Minnesota .
- The average SAT score at Abilene Christian University (1092) is 46 points higher than at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota (1046)
- Incoming Abilene Christian University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota (23)
- Accepted freshman Abilene Christian University students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) 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 Abilene Christian University (65.8%)
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota vs. Abilene Christian University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota or Abilene Christian University? 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 Abilene Christian University and Saint Mary's University of Minnesota.
- The graduation rate at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is higher than Abilene Christian University (62% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Saint Mary's University of Minnesota earn on average $2,400 more per year than Abilene Christian University graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $46,000)
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota students graduate with a $2,075 lower median federal student loan debt than Abilene Christian University graduates. ($23,250 vs. $25,325)
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Abilene Christian University graduates. ($240 vs. $261)
- More Saint Mary's University of Minnesota graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Abilene Christian University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/