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Overview |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | College of Saint Mary | ||
| Location | Winona, MN | Omaha, NE | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,133 | 857 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smumn.edu | csm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | College of Saint Mary | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,520 | $22,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,520 | $22,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,220 | $8,240 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,843 | $14,984 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,091 | $17,799 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | College of Saint Mary | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,071 | 144 | ||
| Admitted | 1,037 | 93 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.8% | 64.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.7% | 94.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.4 | ||
| 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | College of Saint Mary | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | College of Saint Mary | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,400 | $41,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $268 |
Diversity |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | College of Saint Mary | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 93% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 23% | 0% |
Students |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | College of Saint Mary | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | College of Saint Mary | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is larger than than College of Saint Mary based on total student enrollment (4,133 students vs. 857 students)
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota vs. College of Saint Mary Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota or College of Saint Mary?
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is 80.5% more expensive to attend than College of Saint Mary for in-state tuition ($40,520.00 vs. $22,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 80.5% higher at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota than College of Saint Mary ($40,520.00 vs. $22,450.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of Saint Mary than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota ($14,984 vs. $22,843)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of Saint Mary are 24% lower than costs at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota ($8,240 vs. $10,220)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota than College of Saint Mary (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Mary's University of Minnesota students is 69.1% larger than aid received College of Saint Mary ($30,091 vs. $17,799)
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota vs. College of Saint Mary Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota or College of Saint Mary? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between College of Saint Mary or Saint Mary's University of Minnesota .
- Accepted freshman Saint Mary's University of Minnesota students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at College of Saint Mary (3.4)
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota has a higher acceptance rate (96.8%) than College of Saint Mary (64.6%)
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota vs. College of Saint Mary Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota or College of Saint Mary? 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 College of Saint Mary and Saint Mary's University of Minnesota.
- The graduation rate at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is higher than College of Saint Mary (62% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Saint Mary's University of Minnesota earn on average $7,100 more per year than College of Saint Mary graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $41,300)
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than College of Saint Mary graduates. ($23,250 vs. $26,000)
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than College of Saint Mary graduates. ($240 vs. $268)
- More Saint Mary's University of Minnesota graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former College of Saint Mary students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/