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Overview |
University of Minnesota-Morris | St. Kate's | ||
| Location | Morris, MN | Saint Paul, MN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,068 | 3,577 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #316 | #276 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umn.edu | stkate.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Minnesota-Morris | St. Kate's | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,804 | $46,976 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,934 | $46,976 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,522 | $9,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,169 | $19,976 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,964 | $37,012 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Minnesota-Morris | St. Kate's | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,699 | 1,512 | ||
| Admitted | 2,096 | 1,399 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.7% | 92.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13% | 24.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1250 | 1155/1450 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Minnesota-Morris | St. Kate's | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Minnesota-Morris | St. Kate's | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,400 | $50,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $289 |
Diversity |
University of Minnesota-Morris | St. Kate's | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 93% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 11% | 3% | ||
| % International | 11% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
University of Minnesota-Morris | St. Kate's | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 17% | ||
Campus |
University of Minnesota-Morris | St. Kate's | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- St Catherine University is larger than than University of Minnesota-Morris based on total student enrollment (3,577 students vs. 1,068 students)
University of Minnesota-Morris vs. St. Kate's Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Minnesota-Morris or St. Kate's?
- St Catherine University is 266.9% more expensive to attend than University of Minnesota-Morris for in-state tuition ($46,976.00 vs. $12,804.00)
- Out of state tuition is 214.6% higher at St. Kate's than University of Minnesota Morris ($46,976.00 vs. $14,934.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Minnesota Morris than St. Kate's ($11,169 vs. $19,976)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Minnesota Morris are 4% lower than costs at St Catherine University ($9,522 vs. $9,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St Catherine University than University of Minnesota Morris (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St Catherine University students is 165.1% larger than aid received University of Minnesota Morris ($37,012 vs. $13,964)
University of Minnesota-Morris vs. St. Kate's Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Minnesota-Morris or St. Kate's? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Kate's or University of Minnesota-Morris .
- The average SAT score at University of Minnesota Morris (1146) is 114 points higher than at St. Kate's (1032)
- Incoming University of Minnesota-Morris students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at St. Kate's (22)
- Accepted freshman St. Kate's students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at University of Minnesota-Morris (3.54)
- St. Kate's has a higher acceptance rate (92.5%) than University of Minnesota-Morris (77.7%)
University of Minnesota-Morris vs. St. Kate's Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Minnesota-Morris or St. Kate's? 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 St. Kate's and University of Minnesota-Morris.
- The graduation rate at St. Kate's is higher than University of Minnesota Morris (65% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from St Catherine University earn on average $7,700 more per year than University of Minnesota-Morris graduates after ten years. ($50,100 vs. $42,400)
- University of Minnesota Morris students graduate with a $8,500 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Kate's graduates. ($19,500 vs. $28,000)
- University of Minnesota-Morris graduates are paying $88 less per month on federal student loans than St. Kate's graduates. ($201 vs. $289)
- More University of Minnesota-Morris graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Kate's students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/