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Overview |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | Xavier | ||
| Location | Winona, MN | Cincinnati, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,133 | 6,114 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #253 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smumn.edu | xavier.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | Xavier | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,520 | $44,770 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,520 | $44,770 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,220 | $13,820 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,843 | $31,619 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,091 | $27,897 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | Xavier | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,071 | 14,836 | ||
| Admitted | 1,037 | 12,542 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.8% | 84.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.7% | 9.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1120/1310 | |||
| 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 | Xavier | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | Xavier | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,400 | $54,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $279 |
Diversity |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | Xavier | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 23% | 5% |
Students |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | Xavier | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | Xavier | ||
| 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
- Xavier University is larger than than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota based on total student enrollment (6,114 students vs. 4,133 students)
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota vs. Xavier Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota or Xavier?
- Xavier University is 10.5% more expensive to attend than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota for in-state tuition ($44,770.00 vs. $40,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.5% higher at Xavier than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota ($44,770.00 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 Xavier ($22,843 vs. $31,619)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota are 35.2% lower than costs at Xavier University ($10,220 vs. $13,820)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota as Xavier University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Mary's University of Minnesota students is 7.9% larger than aid received Xavier University ($30,091 vs. $27,897)
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota vs. Xavier Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota or Xavier? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Xavier or Saint Mary's University of Minnesota .
- The average SAT score at Xavier University (1111) is 65 points higher than at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota (1046)
- Incoming Xavier students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota (23)
- Accepted freshman Xavier students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) 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 Xavier (84.5%)
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota vs. Xavier Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota or Xavier? 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 Xavier and Saint Mary's University of Minnesota.
- The graduation rate at Xavier is higher than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota (77% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Xavier University earn on average $6,100 more per year than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota graduates after ten years. ($54,500 vs. $48,400)
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Xavier graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Xavier graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More Saint Mary's University of Minnesota graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Xavier students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/