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Overview |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | CMU - CLAS | ||
| Location | Winona, MN | Fayette, MO | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,133 | 1,080 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #781 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smumn.edu | centralmethodist.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | CMU - CLAS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,520 | $26,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,520 | $26,360 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,220 | $8,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,843 | $24,828 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,091 | $18,044 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | CMU - CLAS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,071 | 1,166 | ||
| Admitted | 1,037 | 1,141 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.8% | 97.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.7% | 25.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 930/1090 | |||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | CMU - CLAS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | CMU - CLAS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,400 | $38,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $16,875 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $174 |
Diversity |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | CMU - CLAS | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 23% | 4% |
Students |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | CMU - CLAS | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | CMU - CLAS | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is larger than than CMU - CLAS based on total student enrollment (4,133 students vs. 1,080 students)
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota vs. CMU - CLAS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota or CMU - CLAS?
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is 53.7% more expensive to attend than CMU - CLAS for in-state tuition ($40,520.00 vs. $26,360.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.7% higher at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota than Central Methodist University College of Liberal Arts & Sciences ($40,520.00 vs. $26,360.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota than CMU - CLAS ($22,843 vs. $24,828)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central Methodist University College of Liberal Arts & Sciences are 14.7% lower than costs at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota ($8,910 vs. $10,220)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota as Central Methodist University College of Liberal Arts & Sciences (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Mary's University of Minnesota students is 66.8% larger than aid received Central Methodist University College of Liberal Arts & Sciences ($30,091 vs. $18,044)
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota vs. CMU - CLAS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota or CMU - CLAS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CMU - CLAS or Saint Mary's University of Minnesota .
- The average SAT score at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota (1046) is 3 points higher than at CMU - CLAS (1043)
- Incoming Saint Mary's University of Minnesota students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at CMU - CLAS (23)
- Accepted freshman CMU - CLAS students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota (3.49)
- CMU - CLAS has a higher acceptance rate (97.9%) than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota (96.8%)
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota vs. CMU - CLAS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota or CMU - CLAS? 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 CMU - CLAS and Saint Mary's University of Minnesota.
- The graduation rate at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is higher than Central Methodist University College of Liberal Arts & Sciences (62% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Saint Mary's University of Minnesota earn on average $9,800 more per year than CMU - CLAS graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $38,600)
- Central Methodist University College of Liberal Arts & Sciences students graduate with a $6,375 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota graduates. ($16,875 vs. $23,250)
- CMU - CLAS graduates are paying $66 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota graduates. ($174 vs. $240)
- More Saint Mary's University of Minnesota graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CMU - CLAS students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/