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Overview |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | Pacific | ||
| Location | Winona, MN | Forest Grove, OR | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,133 | 3,559 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #354 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smumn.edu | pacificu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | Pacific | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,520 | $50,884 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,520 | $50,884 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,220 | $14,408 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,843 | $33,472 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,091 | $33,340 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | Pacific | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,071 | 2,759 | ||
| Admitted | 1,037 | 2,546 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.8% | 92.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.7% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1350 | |||
| 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 25, 2024 |
Academics |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | Pacific | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | Pacific | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,400 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $26,156 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $270 |
Diversity |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | Pacific | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 12% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 23% | 4% |
Students |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | Pacific | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | Pacific | ||
| 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 Pacific based on total student enrollment (4,133 students vs. 3,559 students)
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota vs. Pacific Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota or Pacific?
- Pacific University is 25.6% more expensive to attend than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota for in-state tuition ($50,884.00 vs. $40,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.6% higher at Pacific than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota ($50,884.00 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 Pacific ($22,843 vs. $33,472)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota are 41% lower than costs at Pacific University ($10,220 vs. $14,408)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota than Pacific University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pacific University students is 10.8% larger than aid received Saint Mary's University of Minnesota ($33,340 vs. $30,091)
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota vs. Pacific Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota or Pacific? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pacific or Saint Mary's University of Minnesota .
- The average SAT score at Pacific University (1090) is 44 points higher than at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota (1046)
- Incoming Pacific students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota (23)
- Accepted freshman Pacific students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) 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 Pacific (92.3%)
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota vs. Pacific Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota or Pacific? 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 Pacific and Saint Mary's University of Minnesota.
- The graduation rate at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is higher than Pacific University (62% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Saint Mary's University of Minnesota earn on average $1,600 more per year than Pacific graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $46,800)
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota students graduate with a $2,906 lower median federal student loan debt than Pacific graduates. ($23,250 vs. $26,156)
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than Pacific graduates. ($240 vs. $270)
- More Pacific graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Mary's University of Minnesota students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/