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Overview |
University of St Francis | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
| Location | Joliet, IL | Winona, MN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,297 | 4,133 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #339 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stfrancis.edu | smumn.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of St Francis | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,000 | $40,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,000 | $40,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,430 | $10,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,560 | $22,843 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,392 | $30,091 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
University of St Francis | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,198 | 1,071 | ||
| Admitted | 1,284 | 1,037 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.4% | 96.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.8% | 20.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1030/1240 | |||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
University of St Francis | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of St Francis | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,600 | $48,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $240 |
Diversity |
University of St Francis | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 23% |
Students |
University of St Francis | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 45% | ||
Campus |
University of St Francis | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
| 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
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is larger than than University of St Francis based on total student enrollment (4,133 students vs. 3,297 students)
University of St Francis vs. Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of St Francis or Saint Mary's University of Minnesota?
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is 12.6% more expensive to attend than University of St Francis for in-state tuition ($40,520.00 vs. $36,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.6% higher at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota than University of St Francis ($40,520.00 vs. $36,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of St Francis than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota ($18,560 vs. $22,843)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota are 11.8% lower than costs at University of St Francis ($10,220 vs. $11,430)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of St Francis as Saint Mary's University of Minnesota (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Mary's University of Minnesota students is 18.5% larger than aid received University of St Francis ($30,091 vs. $25,392)
University of St Francis vs. Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of St Francis or Saint Mary's University of Minnesota? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Mary's University of Minnesota or University of St Francis .
- The average SAT score at University of St Francis (1069) is 23 points higher than at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota (1046)
- Incoming University of St Francis students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota (23)
- Accepted freshman Saint Mary's University of Minnesota students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at University of St Francis (3.47)
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota has a higher acceptance rate (96.8%) than University of St Francis (58.4%)
University of St Francis vs. Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of St Francis or Saint Mary's University of Minnesota? 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 Saint Mary's University of Minnesota and University of St Francis.
- The graduation rate at University of St Francis is higher than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota (63% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from University of St Francis earn on average $2,200 more per year than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $48,400)
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than University of St Francis graduates. ($23,250 vs. $25,000)
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than University of St Francis graduates. ($240 vs. $258)
- More Saint Mary's University of Minnesota graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of St Francis students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/