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Overview |
Saint Xavier University | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Winona, MN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,523 | 4,133 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #735 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sxu.edu | smumn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Xavier University | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,640 | $40,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,640 | $40,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,780 | $10,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,302 | $22,843 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,886 | $30,091 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Saint Xavier University | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,833 | 1,071 | ||
| Admitted | 6,590 | 1,037 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.1% | 96.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10% | 20.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 950/1120 | |||
| 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 Xavier University | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Xavier University | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $48,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,022 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $240 |
Diversity |
Saint Xavier University | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 32% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 23% |
Students |
Saint Xavier University | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Saint Xavier 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
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is larger than than Saint Xavier University based on total student enrollment (4,133 students vs. 3,523 students)
Saint Xavier University vs. Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Xavier University or Saint Mary's University of Minnesota?
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is 17% more expensive to attend than Saint Xavier University for in-state tuition ($40,520.00 vs. $34,640.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17% higher at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota than Saint Xavier University ($40,520.00 vs. $34,640.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Xavier University than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota ($11,302 vs. $22,843)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota are 15.3% lower than costs at Saint Xavier University ($10,220 vs. $11,780)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Saint Xavier 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 0.7% larger than aid received Saint Xavier University ($30,091 vs. $29,886)
Saint Xavier University vs. Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Xavier 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 Saint Xavier University .
- The average SAT score at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota (1046) is 56 points higher than at Saint Xavier University (990)
- Incoming Saint Mary's University of Minnesota students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Saint Xavier University (21)
- Accepted freshman Saint Mary's University of Minnesota students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at Saint Xavier University (3.4)
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota has a higher acceptance rate (96.8%) than Saint Xavier University (84.1%)
Saint Xavier University vs. Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Xavier 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 Saint Xavier University.
- The graduation rate at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is higher than Saint Xavier University (62% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Saint Xavier University earn on average $600 more per year than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $48,400)
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota students graduate with a $772 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Xavier University graduates. ($23,250 vs. $24,022)
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Xavier University graduates. ($240 vs. $248)
- More Saint Mary's University of Minnesota graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Xavier University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/