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Overview |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | Clarkson College | ||
| Location | Winona, MN | Omaha, NE | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,133 | 1,133 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smumn.edu | clarksoncollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | Clarkson College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,520 | $14,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,520 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,220 | $7,284 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,843 | $14,506 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,091 | $9,554 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 77% |
Admission |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | Clarkson College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,071 | 66 | ||
| Admitted | 1,037 | 37 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.8% | 56.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.7% | 100% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | Clarkson College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | Clarkson College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,400 | $51,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $258 |
Diversity |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | Clarkson College | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 86% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 23% | 8% |
Students |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | Clarkson College | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | Clarkson College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is larger than than Clarkson College based on total student enrollment (4,133 students vs. 1,133 students)
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota vs. Clarkson College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota or Clarkson College?
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is 172.3% more expensive to attend than Clarkson College for in-state tuition ($40,520.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- Out of state tuition is 172.3% higher at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota than Clarkson College ($40,520.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Clarkson College than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota ($14,506 vs. $22,843)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clarkson College are 40.3% lower than costs at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota ($7,284 vs. $10,220)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota than Clarkson College (100% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Mary's University of Minnesota students is 215% larger than aid received Clarkson College ($30,091 vs. $9,554)
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota vs. Clarkson College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota or Clarkson College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Clarkson College or Saint Mary's University of Minnesota .
- The average SAT score at Clarkson College (1050) is 4 points higher than at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota (1046)
- Incoming Saint Mary's University of Minnesota students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Clarkson College (23)
- Accepted freshman Saint Mary's University of Minnesota students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at Clarkson College (3.3)
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota has a higher acceptance rate (96.8%) than Clarkson College (56.1%)
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota vs. Clarkson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota or Clarkson College? 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 Clarkson College and Saint Mary's University of Minnesota.
- The graduation rate at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is higher than Clarkson College (62% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Clarkson College earn on average $3,200 more per year than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota graduates after ten years. ($51,600 vs. $48,400)
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Clarkson College graduates. ($23,250 vs. $25,000)
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Clarkson College graduates. ($240 vs. $258)
- More Clarkson 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/