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Overview |
Roosevelt University | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Winona, MN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,015 | 3,831 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #463 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | roosevelt.edu | smumn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Roosevelt University | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $20,000 | $42,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,000 | $42,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,525 | $10,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,503 | $22,518 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,220 | $32,352 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Roosevelt University | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,987 | 1,350 | ||
| Admitted | 5,644 | 1,199 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.3% | 88.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.6% | 22.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.13 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 820/1090 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Roosevelt University | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Roosevelt University | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $48,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,896 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $247 | $240 |
Diversity |
Roosevelt University | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 20% | ||
| % Women | 23% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 23% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 23% |
Students |
Roosevelt University | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Roosevelt University | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Roosevelt University is larger than than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota based on total student enrollment (4,015 students vs. 3,831 students)
Roosevelt University vs. Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Roosevelt University or Saint Mary's University of Minnesota?
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is 112.5% more expensive to attend than Roosevelt University for in-state tuition ($42,500.00 vs. $20,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 112.5% higher at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota than Roosevelt University ($42,500.00 vs. $20,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Roosevelt University than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota ($21,503 vs. $22,518)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota are 44.8% lower than costs at Roosevelt University ($10,720 vs. $15,525)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Roosevelt University 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 18.9% larger than aid received Roosevelt University ($32,352 vs. $27,220)
Roosevelt University vs. Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Roosevelt University 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 Roosevelt University .
- The average SAT score at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota (1046) is 8 points higher than at Roosevelt University (1038)
- Incoming Saint Mary's University of Minnesota students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Roosevelt University (22)
- Accepted freshman Saint Mary's University of Minnesota students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at Roosevelt University (3.13)
- Roosevelt University has a higher acceptance rate (94.3%) than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota (88.8%)
Roosevelt University vs. Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Roosevelt University 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 Roosevelt University.
- The graduation rate at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is higher than Roosevelt University (62% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Saint Mary's University of Minnesota earn on average $1,800 more per year than Roosevelt University graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $46,600)
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota students graduate with a $646 lower median federal student loan debt than Roosevelt University graduates. ($23,250 vs. $23,896)
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Roosevelt University graduates. ($240 vs. $247)
- More Saint Mary's University of Minnesota graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Roosevelt University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/