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Overview |
Aurora University | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
| Location | Aurora, IL | Winona, MN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,935 | 3,831 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #826 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aurora.edu | smumn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Aurora University | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,000 | $42,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,000 | $42,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,240 | $10,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,220 | $22,518 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,017 | $32,352 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Aurora University | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,264 | 1,350 | ||
| Admitted | 4,482 | 1,199 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.1% | 88.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.5% | 22.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 930/1133 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Aurora University | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Aurora University | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,900 | $48,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,337 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $240 |
Diversity |
Aurora University | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 20% | ||
| % Women | 25% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 23% |
Students |
Aurora University | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Aurora University | 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
- Aurora University is larger than than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota based on total student enrollment (5,935 students vs. 3,831 students)
Aurora University vs. Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Aurora University or Saint Mary's University of Minnesota?
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is 51.8% more expensive to attend than Aurora University for in-state tuition ($42,500.00 vs. $28,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.8% higher at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota than Aurora University ($42,500.00 vs. $28,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Aurora University than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota ($19,220 vs. $22,518)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota are 23.5% lower than costs at Aurora University ($10,720 vs. $13,240)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Aurora University 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 61.6% larger than aid received Aurora University ($32,352 vs. $20,017)
Aurora University vs. Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Aurora University 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 Aurora University .
- The average SAT score at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota (1046) is 56 points higher than at Aurora University (990)
- Incoming Saint Mary's University of Minnesota students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Aurora University (21)
- Accepted freshman Aurora University students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota (3.49)
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota has a higher acceptance rate (88.8%) than Aurora University (85.1%)
Aurora University vs. Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Aurora University 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 Aurora University.
- The graduation rate at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is higher than Aurora University (62% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Saint Mary's University of Minnesota earn on average $5,500 more per year than Aurora University graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $42,900)
- Aurora University students graduate with a $913 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota graduates. ($22,337 vs. $23,250)
- Aurora University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota graduates. ($230 vs. $240)
- More Saint Mary's University of Minnesota graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Aurora University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/