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Overview |
Loras College | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
| Location | Dubuque, IA | Winona, MN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,319 | 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 | loras.edu | smumn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Loras College | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,750 | $40,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,750 | $40,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,230 | $10,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,886 | $22,843 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,538 | $30,091 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Loras College | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,860 | 1,071 | ||
| Admitted | 1,671 | 1,037 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.8% | 96.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.1% | 20.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Loras College | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Loras College | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $48,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $240 |
Diversity |
Loras College | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 23% |
Students |
Loras College | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Loras 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is larger than than Loras College based on total student enrollment (4,133 students vs. 1,319 students)
Loras College vs. Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Loras College or Saint Mary's University of Minnesota?
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is 16.6% more expensive to attend than Loras College for in-state tuition ($40,520.00 vs. $34,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.6% higher at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota than Loras College ($40,520.00 vs. $34,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Loras College than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota ($21,886 vs. $22,843)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Loras College are 10.7% lower than costs at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota ($9,230 vs. $10,220)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Loras College 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 17.8% larger than aid received Loras College ($30,091 vs. $25,538)
Loras College vs. Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Loras 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 Loras College .
- The average SAT score at Loras College (1088) is 42 points higher than at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota (1046)
- Incoming Loras College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota (23)
- Accepted freshman Saint Mary's University of Minnesota students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at Loras College (3.48)
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota has a higher acceptance rate (96.8%) than Loras College (89.8%)
Loras College vs. Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Loras 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 Loras College.
- The graduation rate at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is higher than Loras College (62% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Loras College earn on average $800 more per year than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $48,400)
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Loras College graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Loras College graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More Loras College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Mary's University of Minnesota students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/