Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Minnesota ISU UW-Seattle Pitt Purdue NDSU UIC University of Minnesota-Duluth Rutgers St. Cloud State University Binghamton University Winona State University| Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | University of Minnesota Rochester | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
||||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
| Location | Winona, MN | Rochester, MN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,133 | 630 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | ||||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smumn.edu | umn.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,520 | $12,808 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,520 | $12,808 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,220 | $12,882 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,843 | $12,613 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,091 | $11,833 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 67% |
Admission |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,071 | 1,198 | ||
| Admitted | 1,037 | 859 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.8% | 71.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.7% | 22.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1058/1331 | |||
| 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 | Jul 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,400 | $58,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $20,185 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $208 |
Diversity |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 32% | 20% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 80% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 23% | 0% |
Students |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 51% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| 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 University of Minnesota-Rochester based on total student enrollment (4,133 students vs. 630 students)
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota vs. University of Minnesota-Rochester Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota or University of Minnesota-Rochester?
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is 216.4% more expensive to attend than University of Minnesota-Rochester for in-state tuition ($40,520.00 vs. $12,808.00)
- Out of state tuition is 216.4% higher at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota than University of Minnesota Rochester ($40,520.00 vs. $12,808.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Minnesota Rochester than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota ($12,613 vs. $22,843)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota are 26% lower than costs at University of Minnesota Rochester ($10,220 vs. $12,882)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota than University of Minnesota Rochester (100% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Mary's University of Minnesota students is 154.3% larger than aid received University of Minnesota Rochester ($30,091 vs. $11,833)
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota vs. University of Minnesota-Rochester Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota or University of Minnesota-Rochester? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Minnesota-Rochester or Saint Mary's University of Minnesota .
- The average SAT score at University of Minnesota Rochester (1110) is 64 points higher than at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota (1046)
- Incoming University of Minnesota-Rochester students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota (23)
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota has a higher acceptance rate (96.8%) than University of Minnesota-Rochester (71.7%)
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota vs. University of Minnesota-Rochester Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota or University of Minnesota-Rochester? 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 University of Minnesota-Rochester and Saint Mary's University of Minnesota.
- Graduates from University of Minnesota Rochester earn on average $9,800 more per year than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota graduates after ten years. ($58,200 vs. $48,400)
- University of Minnesota Rochester students graduate with a $3,065 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota graduates. ($20,185 vs. $23,250)
- University of Minnesota-Rochester graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota graduates. ($208 vs. $240)
- More University of Minnesota-Rochester graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Mary's University of Minnesota students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/