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Overview |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | Marist College | ||
| Location | Winona, MN | Poughkeepsie, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,133 | 6,464 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #196 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smumn.edu | marist.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | Marist College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,520 | $43,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,520 | $43,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,220 | $17,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,843 | $39,364 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,091 | $22,904 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | Marist College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,071 | 10,966 | ||
| Admitted | 1,037 | 6,892 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.8% | 62.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.7% | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1200/1378 | |||
| 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 | Marist College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | Marist College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,400 | $59,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $268 |
Diversity |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | Marist College | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 23% | 2% |
Students |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | Marist College | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 55% | ||
Campus |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | Marist College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Marist College is larger than than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota based on total student enrollment (6,464 students vs. 4,133 students)
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota vs. Marist College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota or Marist College?
- Marist College is 8.3% more expensive to attend than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota for in-state tuition ($43,900.00 vs. $40,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.3% higher at Marist College than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota ($43,900.00 vs. $40,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota than Marist College ($22,843 vs. $39,364)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota are 67.8% lower than costs at Marist College ($10,220 vs. $17,150)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota than Marist College (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Mary's University of Minnesota students is 31.4% larger than aid received Marist College ($30,091 vs. $22,904)
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota vs. Marist College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota or Marist College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marist College or Saint Mary's University of Minnesota .
- Accepted freshman Marist College students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) 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 Marist College (62.8%)
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota vs. Marist College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota or Marist 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 Marist College and Saint Mary's University of Minnesota.
- The graduation rate at Marist College is higher than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota (80% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Marist College earn on average $10,600 more per year than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota graduates after ten years. ($59,000 vs. $48,400)
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Marist College graduates. ($23,250 vs. $26,000)
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Marist College graduates. ($240 vs. $268)
- More Marist College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Mary's University of Minnesota students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/