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Overview |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | College of Saint Mary | ||
| Location | Mankato, MN | Omaha, NE | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,590 | 857 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #731 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mnsu.edu | csm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | College of Saint Mary | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,356 | $22,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,726 | $22,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,606 | $8,240 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,809 | $14,984 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,961 | $17,799 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 73% | 98% |
Admission |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | College of Saint Mary | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,152 | 144 | ||
| Admitted | 7,882 | 93 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.7% | 64.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.3% | 94.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | College of Saint Mary | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | College of Saint Mary | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $41,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,575 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $233 | $268 |
Diversity |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | College of Saint Mary | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 93% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | College of Saint Mary | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | College of Saint Mary | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Minnesota State University Mankato is larger than than College of Saint Mary based on total student enrollment (14,590 students vs. 857 students)
Minnesota State University-Mankato vs. College of Saint Mary Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Minnesota State University-Mankato or College of Saint Mary?
- College of Saint Mary is 168.7% more expensive to attend than Minnesota State University-Mankato for in-state tuition ($22,450.00 vs. $8,356.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.7% higher at College of Saint Mary than Minnesota State University Mankato ($22,450.00 vs. $17,726.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of Saint Mary than Minnesota State University-Mankato ($14,984 vs. $16,809)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of Saint Mary are 28.7% lower than costs at Minnesota State University Mankato ($8,240 vs. $10,606)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of Saint Mary than Minnesota State University Mankato (98% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Saint Mary students is 155.7% larger than aid received Minnesota State University Mankato ($17,799 vs. $6,961)
Minnesota State University-Mankato vs. College of Saint Mary Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Minnesota State University-Mankato or College of Saint Mary? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between College of Saint Mary or Minnesota State University-Mankato .
- Accepted freshman College of Saint Mary students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Minnesota State University-Mankato (3.37)
- Minnesota State University-Mankato has a higher acceptance rate (70.7%) than College of Saint Mary (64.6%)
Minnesota State University-Mankato vs. College of Saint Mary Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Minnesota State University-Mankato or College of Saint Mary? 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 College of Saint Mary and Minnesota State University-Mankato.
- The graduation rate at Minnesota State University-Mankato is higher than College of Saint Mary (50% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Minnesota State University Mankato earn on average $5,000 more per year than College of Saint Mary graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $41,300)
- Minnesota State University Mankato students graduate with a $3,425 lower median federal student loan debt than College of Saint Mary graduates. ($22,575 vs. $26,000)
- Minnesota State University-Mankato graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than College of Saint Mary graduates. ($233 vs. $268)
- More Minnesota State University-Mankato graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former College of Saint Mary students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/