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Overview |
St. Cloud State University | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
| Location | Saint Cloud, MN | Winona, MN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 10,420 | 4,133 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #710 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stcloudstate.edu | smumn.edu | ||
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Costs |
St. Cloud State University | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,811 | $40,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,695 | $40,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,950 | $10,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,065 | $22,843 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,042 | $30,091 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
St. Cloud State University | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,810 | 1,071 | ||
| Admitted | 4,583 | 1,037 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.3% | 96.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.8% | 20.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 1027/1200 | |||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2025 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
St. Cloud State University | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St. Cloud State University | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,700 | $48,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $240 |
Diversity |
St. Cloud State University | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 23% |
Students |
St. Cloud State University | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 45% | ||
Campus |
St. Cloud State 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 | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Saint Cloud State University is larger than than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota based on total student enrollment (10,420 students vs. 4,133 students)
St. Cloud State University vs. Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St. Cloud State University or Saint Mary's University of Minnesota?
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is 359.9% more expensive to attend than St. Cloud State University for in-state tuition ($40,520.00 vs. $8,811.00)
- Out of state tuition is 116.7% higher at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota than Saint Cloud State University ($40,520.00 vs. $18,695.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Cloud State University than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota ($14,065 vs. $22,843)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Cloud State University are 2.7% lower than costs at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota ($9,950 vs. $10,220)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota than Saint Cloud State University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Mary's University of Minnesota students is 398% larger than aid received Saint Cloud State University ($30,091 vs. $6,042)
St. Cloud State University vs. Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St. Cloud State 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 St. Cloud State University .
- The average SAT score at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota (1046) is 16 points higher than at St. Cloud State University (1030)
- Incoming Saint Mary's University of Minnesota students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at St. Cloud State University (22)
- Accepted freshman Saint Mary's University of Minnesota students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at St. Cloud State University (3.4)
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota has a higher acceptance rate (96.8%) than St. Cloud State University (95.3%)
St. Cloud State University vs. Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St. Cloud State 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 St. Cloud State University.
- The graduation rate at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is higher than Saint Cloud State University (62% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Saint Mary's University of Minnesota earn on average $1,700 more per year than St. Cloud State University graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $46,700)
- Saint Cloud State University students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota graduates. ($22,500 vs. $23,250)
- St. Cloud State University graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota graduates. ($232 vs. $240)
- More Saint Mary's University of Minnesota graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Cloud State University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/