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Overview |
Purdue Calumet | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
| Location | Hammond, IN | Winona, MN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,194 | 4,133 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | purduecal.edu | smumn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Purdue Calumet | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,746 | $40,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,164 | $40,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,560 | $10,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,908 | $22,843 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,703 | $30,091 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 58% | 100% |
Admission |
Purdue Calumet | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,810 | 1,071 | ||
| Admitted | 1,649 | 1,037 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.7% | 96.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54% | 20.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1140 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Purdue Calumet | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Purdue Calumet | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $48,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,908 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $216 | $240 |
Diversity |
Purdue Calumet | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 23% |
Students |
Purdue Calumet | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
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| % In-State | - | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 45% | ||
Campus |
Purdue Calumet | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Purdue University Calumet Campus is larger than than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota based on total student enrollment (9,194 students vs. 4,133 students)
Purdue Calumet vs. Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Purdue Calumet or Saint Mary's University of Minnesota?
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is 500.7% more expensive to attend than Purdue Calumet for in-state tuition ($40,520.00 vs. $6,746.00)
- Out of state tuition is 150.7% higher at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota than Purdue University Calumet Campus ($40,520.00 vs. $16,164.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Purdue University Calumet Campus than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota ($10,908 vs. $22,843)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University Calumet Campus are 35.2% lower than costs at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota ($7,560 vs. $10,220)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota than Purdue University Calumet Campus (100% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Mary's University of Minnesota students is 427.6% larger than aid received Purdue University Calumet Campus ($30,091 vs. $5,703)
Purdue Calumet vs. Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Purdue Calumet 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 Purdue Calumet .
- The average SAT score at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota (1046) is 86 points higher than at Purdue Calumet (960)
- Accepted freshman Saint Mary's University of Minnesota students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at Purdue Calumet (3.19)
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota has a higher acceptance rate (96.8%) than Purdue Calumet (58.7%)
Purdue Calumet vs. Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Purdue Calumet 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 Purdue Calumet.
- The graduation rate at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is higher than Purdue University Calumet Campus (62% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Saint Mary's University of Minnesota earn on average $5,900 more per year than Purdue Calumet graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $42,500)
- Purdue University Calumet Campus students graduate with a $2,342 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota graduates. ($20,908 vs. $23,250)
- Purdue Calumet graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota graduates. ($216 vs. $240)
- More Saint Mary's University of Minnesota graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Purdue Calumet students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/