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Overview |
Barry University | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
| Location | Miami, FL | Winona, MN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,958 | 4,133 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | barry.edu | smumn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Barry University | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,000 | $40,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,000 | $40,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,820 | $10,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,207 | $22,843 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,466 | $30,091 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Barry University | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,225 | 1,071 | ||
| Admitted | 7,886 | 1,037 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.6% | 96.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.6% | 20.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Barry University | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Barry University | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $48,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,385 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $293 | $240 |
Diversity |
Barry University | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 21% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 33% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 23% |
Students |
Barry University | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
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| % In-State | 53% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Barry 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
- Barry University is larger than than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota based on total student enrollment (6,958 students vs. 4,133 students)
Barry University vs. Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Barry University or Saint Mary's University of Minnesota?
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is 26.6% more expensive to attend than Barry University for in-state tuition ($40,520.00 vs. $32,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.6% higher at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota than Barry University ($40,520.00 vs. $32,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Barry University than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota ($20,207 vs. $22,843)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota are 15.7% lower than costs at Barry University ($10,220 vs. $11,820)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Barry 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 23% larger than aid received Barry University ($30,091 vs. $24,466)
Barry University vs. Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Barry 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 Barry University .
- The average SAT score at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota (1046) is 120 points higher than at Barry University (926)
- Incoming Saint Mary's University of Minnesota students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Barry University (19)
- Accepted freshman Barry University students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) 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 Barry University (59.6%)
Barry University vs. Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Barry 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 Barry University.
- The graduation rate at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is higher than Barry University (62% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Barry University earn on average $1,200 more per year than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $48,400)
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota students graduate with a $5,135 lower median federal student loan debt than Barry University graduates. ($23,250 vs. $28,385)
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota graduates are paying $53 less per month on federal student loans than Barry University graduates. ($240 vs. $293)
- More Saint Mary's University of Minnesota graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Barry University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/