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Overview |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | Presentation College | ||
| Location | Winona, MN | Aberdeen, SD | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,133 | 615 | ||
| 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 | presentation.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | Presentation College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,520 | $22,384 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,520 | $22,384 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,220 | $10,842 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,843 | $27,553 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,091 | $9,967 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | Presentation College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,071 | 557 | ||
| Admitted | 1,037 | 421 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.8% | 75.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.7% | 19% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.07 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/1130 | |||
| 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 | Presentation College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | Presentation College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,400 | $36,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $26,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $271 |
Diversity |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | Presentation College | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 23% | 6% |
Students |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | Presentation College | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 15% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 70% | ||
Campus |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | Presentation College | ||
| 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 Presentation College based on total student enrollment (4,133 students vs. 615 students)
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota vs. Presentation College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota or Presentation College?
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is 81% more expensive to attend than Presentation College for in-state tuition ($40,520.00 vs. $22,384.00)
- Out of state tuition is 81% higher at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota than Presentation College ($40,520.00 vs. $22,384.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota than Presentation College ($22,843 vs. $27,553)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota are 6.1% lower than costs at Presentation College ($10,220 vs. $10,842)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota than Presentation College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Mary's University of Minnesota students is 201.9% larger than aid received Presentation College ($30,091 vs. $9,967)
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota vs. Presentation College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota or Presentation College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Presentation College or Saint Mary's University of Minnesota .
- The average SAT score at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota (1046) is 121 points higher than at Presentation College (925)
- Incoming Saint Mary's University of Minnesota students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Presentation College (20)
- Accepted freshman Saint Mary's University of Minnesota students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at Presentation College (3.07)
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota has a higher acceptance rate (96.8%) than Presentation College (75.6%)
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota vs. Presentation College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota or Presentation 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 Presentation College and Saint Mary's University of Minnesota.
- The graduation rate at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is higher than Presentation College (62% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Saint Mary's University of Minnesota earn on average $12,000 more per year than Presentation College graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $36,400)
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Presentation College graduates. ($23,250 vs. $26,250)
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Presentation College graduates. ($240 vs. $271)
- More Saint Mary's University of Minnesota graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Presentation College students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/