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Overview |
Catholic University of America | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Winona, MN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,968 | 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 | cua.edu | smumn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Catholic University of America | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,040 | $40,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,040 | $40,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,670 | $10,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,031 | $22,843 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,449 | $30,091 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Catholic University of America | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,801 | 1,071 | ||
| Admitted | 4,965 | 1,037 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.6% | 96.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 20.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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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 | Jan 15, 2025 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Catholic University of America | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Catholic University of America | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,600 | $48,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,106 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $240 |
Diversity |
Catholic University of America | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 1% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 23% |
Students |
Catholic University of America | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
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| % In-State | 5% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 87% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Catholic University of America | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Catholic University of America is larger than than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota based on total student enrollment (4,968 students vs. 4,133 students)
Catholic University of America vs. Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Catholic University of America or Saint Mary's University of Minnesota?
- Catholic University of America is 30.9% more expensive to attend than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota for in-state tuition ($53,040.00 vs. $40,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.9% higher at Catholic University of America than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota ($53,040.00 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 Catholic University of America ($22,843 vs. $36,031)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota are 63.1% lower than costs at Catholic University of America ($10,220 vs. $16,670)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota than Catholic University of America (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Catholic University of America students is 14.5% larger than aid received Saint Mary's University of Minnesota ($34,449 vs. $30,091)
Catholic University of America vs. Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Catholic University of America 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 Catholic University of America .
- Accepted freshman Catholic University of America students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) 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 Catholic University of America (85.6%)
Catholic University of America vs. Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Catholic University of America 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 Catholic University of America.
- The graduation rate at Catholic University of America is higher than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota (68% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Catholic University of America earn on average $10,200 more per year than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota graduates after ten years. ($58,600 vs. $48,400)
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota students graduate with a $2,856 lower median federal student loan debt than Catholic University of America graduates. ($23,250 vs. $26,106)
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Catholic University of America graduates. ($240 vs. $269)
- More Catholic University of America graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Mary's University of Minnesota students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/