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Overview |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | AU | ||
| Location | Winona, MN | Anderson, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,133 | 4,121 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smumn.edu | andersonuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | AU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,520 | $30,860 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,520 | $30,860 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,220 | $11,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,843 | $21,633 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,091 | $24,409 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | AU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,071 | 5,043 | ||
| Admitted | 1,037 | 2,289 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.8% | 45.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.7% | 34.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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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 |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | AU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | AU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,400 | $37,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $26,862 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $277 |
Diversity |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | AU | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 23% | 2% |
Students |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | AU | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | AU | ||
| 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
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is larger than than AU based on total student enrollment (4,133 students vs. 4,121 students)
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota vs. AU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota or AU?
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is 31.3% more expensive to attend than AU for in-state tuition ($40,520.00 vs. $30,860.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.3% higher at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota than Anderson University ($40,520.00 vs. $30,860.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Anderson University than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota ($21,633 vs. $22,843)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota are 9.9% lower than costs at Anderson University ($10,220 vs. $11,230)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota as Anderson University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Mary's University of Minnesota students is 23.3% larger than aid received Anderson University ($30,091 vs. $24,409)
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota vs. AU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota or AU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AU or Saint Mary's University of Minnesota .
- The average SAT score at Anderson University (1078) is 32 points higher than at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota (1046)
- Incoming AU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota (23)
- Accepted freshman AU students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota (3.49)
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota has a higher acceptance rate (96.8%) than AU (45.4%)
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota vs. AU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota or AU? 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 AU and Saint Mary's University of Minnesota.
- The graduation rate at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is higher than Anderson University (62% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Saint Mary's University of Minnesota earn on average $10,900 more per year than AU graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $37,500)
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota students graduate with a $3,612 lower median federal student loan debt than AU graduates. ($23,250 vs. $26,862)
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than AU graduates. ($240 vs. $277)
- More Saint Mary's University of Minnesota graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AU students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/