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Overview |
Coe College | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
| Location | Cedar Rapids, IA | Winona, MN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,264 | 4,133 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | coe.edu | smumn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Coe College | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,314 | $40,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,314 | $40,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,920 | $10,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,237 | $22,843 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $43,143 | $30,091 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Coe College | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,071 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,037 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.8% | |||
| Enrolled % | 20.7% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Coe College | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Coe College | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,100 | $48,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,105 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $290 | $240 |
Diversity |
Coe College | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 23% |
Students |
Coe College | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Coe College | 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 | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is larger than than Coe College based on total student enrollment (4,133 students vs. 1,264 students)
Coe College vs. Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Coe College or Saint Mary's University of Minnesota?
- Coe College is 24.2% more expensive to attend than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota for in-state tuition ($50,314.00 vs. $40,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.2% higher at Coe College than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota ($50,314.00 vs. $40,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Coe College than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota ($21,237 vs. $22,843)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota are 6.8% lower than costs at Coe College ($10,220 vs. $10,920)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Coe College as Saint Mary's University of Minnesota (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Coe College students is 43.4% larger than aid received Saint Mary's University of Minnesota ($43,143 vs. $30,091)
Which college is harder to get into, Coe College 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 Coe College .
- The average SAT score at Coe College (1126) is 80 points higher than at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota (1046)
- Incoming Coe College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota (23)
- Accepted freshman Coe College students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota (3.49)
Coe College vs. Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Coe College 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 Coe College.
- The graduation rate at Coe College is higher than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota (69% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Saint Mary's University of Minnesota earn on average $300 more per year than Coe College graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $48,100)
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota students graduate with a $4,855 lower median federal student loan debt than Coe College graduates. ($23,250 vs. $28,105)
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than Coe College graduates. ($240 vs. $290)
- More Coe College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Mary's University of Minnesota students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/