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Kansas City Art Institute Winona State University Columbia College UWM UW-Stout UHart| Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | MIAD | ||
| Location | Winona, MN | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,133 | 896 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smumn.edu | miad.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | MIAD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,520 | $39,380 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,520 | $39,380 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,220 | $9,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,843 | $25,472 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,091 | $26,216 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | MIAD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,071 | 1,052 | ||
| Admitted | 1,037 | 673 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.8% | 64% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.7% | 32.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.08 | ||
| 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 | Aug 31, 2024 |
Academics |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | MIAD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | MIAD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,400 | $36,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $279 |
Diversity |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | MIAD | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 22% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 78% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 23% | 0% |
Students |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | MIAD | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | MIAD | ||
| 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
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is larger than than MIAD based on total student enrollment (4,133 students vs. 896 students)
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota vs. MIAD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota or MIAD?
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is 2.9% more expensive to attend than MIAD for in-state tuition ($40,520.00 vs. $39,380.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.9% higher at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota than Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design ($40,520.00 vs. $39,380.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota than MIAD ($22,843 vs. $25,472)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design are 2.7% lower than costs at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota ($9,950 vs. $10,220)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota as Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Mary's University of Minnesota students is 14.8% larger than aid received Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design ($30,091 vs. $26,216)
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota vs. MIAD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota or MIAD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MIAD or Saint Mary's University of Minnesota .
- Accepted freshman Saint Mary's University of Minnesota students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at MIAD (3.08)
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota has a higher acceptance rate (96.8%) than MIAD (64%)
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota vs. MIAD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota or MIAD? 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 MIAD and Saint Mary's University of Minnesota.
- The graduation rate at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is higher than Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design (62% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Saint Mary's University of Minnesota earn on average $12,400 more per year than MIAD graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $36,000)
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than MIAD graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than MIAD graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More Saint Mary's University of Minnesota graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MIAD 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/