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Overview |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
| Location | Mankato, MN | Winona, MN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 14,590 | 4,133 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #731 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mnsu.edu | smumn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,356 | $40,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,726 | $40,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,606 | $10,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,809 | $22,843 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,961 | $30,091 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 73% | 100% |
Admission |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,152 | 1,071 | ||
| Admitted | 7,882 | 1,037 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.7% | 96.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.3% | 20.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $48,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,575 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $233 | $240 |
Diversity |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 23% |
Students |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | 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 | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Minnesota State University Mankato is larger than than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota based on total student enrollment (14,590 students vs. 4,133 students)
Minnesota State University-Mankato vs. Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Minnesota State University-Mankato or Saint Mary's University of Minnesota?
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is 384.9% more expensive to attend than Minnesota State University-Mankato for in-state tuition ($40,520.00 vs. $8,356.00)
- Out of state tuition is 128.6% higher at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota than Minnesota State University Mankato ($40,520.00 vs. $17,726.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Minnesota State University Mankato than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota ($16,809 vs. $22,843)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota are 3.8% lower than costs at Minnesota State University Mankato ($10,220 vs. $10,606)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota than Minnesota State University Mankato (100% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Mary's University of Minnesota students is 332.3% larger than aid received Minnesota State University Mankato ($30,091 vs. $6,961)
Minnesota State University-Mankato vs. Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Minnesota State University-Mankato 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 Minnesota State University-Mankato .
- The average SAT score at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota (1046) is 16 points higher than at Minnesota State University-Mankato (1030)
- Incoming Saint Mary's University of Minnesota students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Minnesota State University-Mankato (22)
- Accepted freshman Saint Mary's University of Minnesota students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at Minnesota State University-Mankato (3.37)
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota has a higher acceptance rate (96.8%) than Minnesota State University-Mankato (70.7%)
Minnesota State University-Mankato vs. Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Minnesota State University-Mankato 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 Minnesota State University-Mankato.
- The graduation rate at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is higher than Minnesota State University Mankato (62% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Saint Mary's University of Minnesota earn on average $2,100 more per year than Minnesota State University-Mankato graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $46,300)
- Minnesota State University Mankato students graduate with a $675 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota graduates. ($22,575 vs. $23,250)
- Minnesota State University-Mankato graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota graduates. ($233 vs. $240)
- More Saint Mary's University of Minnesota graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Minnesota State University-Mankato students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/