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Overview |
Graceland University-Lamoni | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
| Location | Lamoni, IA | Winona, MN | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,237 | 4,133 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #648 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Other (none of the above) | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | graceland.edu | smumn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Graceland University-Lamoni | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,250 | $40,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,250 | $40,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,100 | $10,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,627 | $22,843 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,753 | $30,091 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Graceland University-Lamoni | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,011 | 1,071 | ||
| Admitted | 1,498 | 1,037 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.5% | 96.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.5% | 20.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.22 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 880/1120 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Graceland University-Lamoni | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Graceland University-Lamoni | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,000 | $48,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,544 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $243 | $240 |
Diversity |
Graceland University-Lamoni | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 23% |
Students |
Graceland University-Lamoni | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Graceland University-Lamoni | 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 Graceland University-Lamoni based on total student enrollment (4,133 students vs. 1,237 students)
Graceland University-Lamoni vs. Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Graceland University-Lamoni or Saint Mary's University of Minnesota?
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is 29.7% more expensive to attend than Graceland University-Lamoni for in-state tuition ($40,520.00 vs. $31,250.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.7% higher at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota than Graceland University Lamoni ($40,520.00 vs. $31,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Graceland University Lamoni than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota ($16,627 vs. $22,843)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Graceland University Lamoni are 1.2% lower than costs at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota ($10,100 vs. $10,220)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Graceland University Lamoni 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 1.1% larger than aid received Graceland University Lamoni ($30,091 vs. $29,753)
Graceland University-Lamoni vs. Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Graceland University-Lamoni 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 Graceland University-Lamoni .
- The average SAT score at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota (1046) is 85 points higher than at Graceland University-Lamoni (961)
- Incoming Saint Mary's University of Minnesota students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Graceland University-Lamoni (21)
- Accepted freshman Saint Mary's University of Minnesota students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at Graceland University-Lamoni (3.22)
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota has a higher acceptance rate (96.8%) than Graceland University-Lamoni (74.5%)
Graceland University-Lamoni vs. Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Graceland University-Lamoni 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 Graceland University-Lamoni.
- The graduation rate at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is higher than Graceland University Lamoni (62% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Saint Mary's University of Minnesota earn on average $7,400 more per year than Graceland University-Lamoni graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $41,000)
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota students graduate with a $294 lower median federal student loan debt than Graceland University-Lamoni graduates. ($23,250 vs. $23,544)
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Graceland University-Lamoni graduates. ($240 vs. $243)
- More Saint Mary's University of Minnesota graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Graceland University-Lamoni 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/