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Overview |
Purdue North Central | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
| Location | Westville, IN | Winona, MN | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,092 | 4,133 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pnc.edu | smumn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Purdue North Central | 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 | $7,380 | $10,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,832 | $22,843 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,168 | $30,091 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 51% | 100% |
Admission |
Purdue North Central | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,975 | 1,071 | ||
| Admitted | 1,485 | 1,037 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.9% | 96.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.6% | 20.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 950/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Purdue North Central | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Purdue North Central | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
| Graduation Rate | 17% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,900 | $48,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,836 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $256 | $240 |
Diversity |
Purdue North Central | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 23% |
Students |
Purdue North Central | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
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| % In-State | - | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 45% | ||
Campus |
Purdue North Central | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Purdue University North Central Campus is larger than than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota based on total student enrollment (6,092 students vs. 4,133 students)
Purdue North Central vs. Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Purdue North Central or Saint Mary's University of Minnesota?
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is 500.7% more expensive to attend than Purdue North Central 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 North Central 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 North Central Campus than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota ($7,832 vs. $22,843)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University North Central Campus are 38.5% lower than costs at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota ($7,380 vs. $10,220)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota than Purdue University North Central Campus (100% vs. 51%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Mary's University of Minnesota students is 319.8% larger than aid received Purdue University North Central Campus ($30,091 vs. $7,168)
Purdue North Central vs. Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Purdue North Central 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 North Central .
- The average SAT score at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota (1046) is 103 points higher than at Purdue North Central (943)
- Incoming Saint Mary's University of Minnesota students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Purdue North Central (20)
- 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 North Central (3.19)
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota has a higher acceptance rate (96.8%) than Purdue North Central (49.9%)
Purdue North Central vs. Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Purdue North Central 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 North Central.
- The graduation rate at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is higher than Purdue University North Central Campus (62% vs. 17%)
- Graduates from Saint Mary's University of Minnesota earn on average $6,500 more per year than Purdue North Central graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $41,900)
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota students graduate with a $1,586 lower median federal student loan debt than Purdue North Central graduates. ($23,250 vs. $24,836)
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Purdue North Central graduates. ($240 vs. $256)
- More Saint Mary's University of Minnesota graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Purdue North Central students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/