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Overview |
St. Mary's | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
| Location | St. Mary's City, MD | Rochester, MN | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,587 | 588 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #148 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smcm.edu | umn.edu | ||
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Costs |
St. Mary's | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,116 | $13,256 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,192 | $13,256 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,672 | $12,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,679 | $13,840 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,016 | $13,604 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 75% |
Admission |
St. Mary's | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,109 | 1,221 | ||
| Admitted | 2,344 | 877 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.4% | 71.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.9% | 18.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1330 | 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 | Jan 15, 2026 | Jul 31, 2026 |
Academics |
St. Mary's | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St. Mary's | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,500 | $58,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,370 | $20,185 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $210 | $208 |
Diversity |
St. Mary's | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
St. Mary's | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 17% | ||
Campus |
St. Mary's | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- St Mary's College of Maryland is larger than than University of Minnesota-Rochester based on total student enrollment (1,587 students vs. 588 students)
St. Mary's vs. University of Minnesota-Rochester Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St. Mary's or University of Minnesota-Rochester?
- University of Minnesota Rochester is 9.4% more expensive to attend than St. Mary's for in-state tuition ($13,256.00 vs. $12,116.00)
- Out of state tuition is 112.7% higher at St. Mary's than University of Minnesota Rochester ($28,192.00 vs. $13,256.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Minnesota Rochester than St. Mary's ($13,840 vs. $20,679)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Minnesota Rochester are 12.9% lower than costs at St Mary's College of Maryland ($12,990 vs. $14,672)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St Mary's College of Maryland than University of Minnesota Rochester (98% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Minnesota Rochester students is 23.5% larger than aid received St Mary's College of Maryland ($13,604 vs. $11,016)
St. Mary's vs. University of Minnesota-Rochester Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St. Mary's 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 St. Mary's .
- The average SAT score at St Mary's College of Maryland (1145) is 35 points higher than at University of Minnesota-Rochester (1110)
- Incoming St. Mary's students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at University of Minnesota-Rochester (24)
- St. Mary's has a higher acceptance rate (75.4%) than University of Minnesota-Rochester (71.8%)
St. Mary's vs. University of Minnesota-Rochester Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St. Mary's 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 St. Mary's.
- Graduates from University of Minnesota Rochester earn on average $6,700 more per year than St. Mary's graduates after ten years. ($58,200 vs. $51,500)
- University of Minnesota Rochester students graduate with a $185 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Mary's graduates. ($20,185 vs. $20,370)
- University of Minnesota-Rochester graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than St. Mary's graduates. ($208 vs. $210)
- More St. Mary's graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Minnesota-Rochester students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/