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Overview |
Columbia College | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Winona, MN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,646 | 4,133 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colum.edu | smumn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbia College | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,270 | $40,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,270 | $40,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $10,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,387 | $22,843 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,020 | $30,091 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Columbia College | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,701 | 1,071 | ||
| Admitted | 7,298 | 1,037 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.8%Open | 96.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22%Open | 20.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 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 | Aug 1, 2025 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Columbia College | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbia College | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,300 | $48,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $240 |
Diversity |
Columbia College | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 23% |
Students |
Columbia College | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Columbia 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
- Columbia College Chicago is larger than than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota based on total student enrollment (6,646 students vs. 4,133 students)
Columbia College vs. Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbia College or Saint Mary's University of Minnesota?
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is 38.4% more expensive to attend than Columbia College for in-state tuition ($40,520.00 vs. $29,270.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.4% higher at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota than Columbia College Chicago ($40,520.00 vs. $29,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota than Columbia College ($22,843 vs. $28,387)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota are 76.1% lower than costs at Columbia College Chicago ($10,220 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota than Columbia College Chicago (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Mary's University of Minnesota students is 67% larger than aid received Columbia College Chicago ($30,091 vs. $18,020)
Columbia College vs. Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbia 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 Columbia College .
- Accepted freshman Saint Mary's University of Minnesota students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at Columbia College (3.41)
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota has a higher acceptance rate (96.8%) than Columbia College (94.8%)
Columbia College vs. Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbia 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 Columbia College.
- The graduation rate at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is higher than Columbia College Chicago (62% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Saint Mary's University of Minnesota earn on average $11,100 more per year than Columbia College graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $37,300)
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbia College graduates. ($23,250 vs. $26,000)
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Columbia College graduates. ($240 vs. $268)
- More Saint Mary's University of Minnesota graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia College students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/