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Saint Mary's University of Minnesota vs Augsburg University

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota and Augsburg University, both located in the vibrant city of Minneapolis, offer distinct educational experiences for prospective students. Saint Mary's, a private Catholic university, boasts a higher acceptance rate (85%) compared to Augsburg's 75%. While Saint Mary's excels in nursing, biology, and psychology programs, Augsburg shines in social work, business, and education. Saint Mary's student body is predominantly female (63%), while Augsburg's is more evenly balanced (52% female, 48% male). Both universities boast impressive graduation rates, with Saint Mary's at 70% and Augsburg at 68%. Explore the detailed comparison table below to discover more key differences and make an informed decision about which university aligns best with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.
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Augsburg University

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Saint Mary's University of Minnesota

Overview

Location Minneapolis, Minnesota Winona, Minnesota
Campus setting City: Large Town: Distant
College type 4 year 4 year
Control/business model Private (Non Profit) Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system Semester Semester
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate 69.0% 79.0%
Common app member Yes Yes
Religious affiliation Evangelical Catholic

Admission

Acceptance rate 76.4% 97.8%
Application fees
SAT range 1188 - 1376 N/A
ACT range 17 - 24 N/A
Students submitting SAT score 1.0%
Students submitting ACT score 36.0%
Total number of applicants 3,525 1,587
Total number of admissions given out 2,692 1,552
Admitted students who chose to enroll 541 234
Yield rate 20.1% 15.1%
Test scores (SAT/ACT) N/A N/A
High school GPA Required Required
Recommendation letters Required Not required
High school transcript Not required Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL) Not required Required

Tuition and Fees

Sticker price $64,039 $53,010
Average net price $23,871 $21,606
Tuition $40,277 $38,780
Room & board
Room/dormitory: $5,912
Meal plan: $5,310
Room/dormitory: $5,550
Meal plan: $4,370
Available payment plans
  • Tuition payment plan
  • Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid

Students receiving financial aid

(Grants & scholarships)

 100.0%
Average amount $30,900 		100.0%
Average amount $29,804
Students receiving federal student loan 84.0%
Average amount $5,538 		64.0%
Average amount $5,074
Students taking out private loans 9.0%
Average amount $13,716 		18.0%
Average amount $13,389

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students 2,363
Men 44.3% Women 55.7% 		1,246
Men 43.9% Women 56.1%
Graduate students 803
Men 29.9% Women 70.1% 		3,455
Men 27.9% Women 72.1%
Racial/ethnic diversity
Moderate
Low
Out-of-state students 9.1% N/A
International students 2.4% 1.7%
Campus local/setting City: Large Town: Distant
Dormitory capacity 1,078 982
First year students are required to live on campus? No No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from Minnesota Wisconsin Iowa South Dakota California N/A

Academics

Popular study areas
  • Health Professions
  • Education
  • Business
  • Public Administration and Social Service
  • Psychology
  • Education
  • Business
  • Health Professions
  • Psychology
  • Multidisciplinary Studies
Students to faculty ratio 13:1 18:1
Institutional accreditation Higher Learning Commission Higher Learning Commission

Outcome

Graduation rate 58.1% 56.7%
Dropout rate 37.1% 43.3%
Transferred out 4.2% N/A
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $108,724
  • Year 2: $111,435
  • Year 3: $124,381
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $75,165
  • Year 2: $72,602
  • Year 3: $80,482
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $73,695
  • Year 2: $67,660
  • Year 3: $74,567
Economics (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $46,378
  • Year 2: $45,696
  • Year 3: $61,157
Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $51,130
  • Year 2: $49,084
  • Year 3: $59,465
Finance and Financial Management Services (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $48,192
  • Year 2: $47,729
  • Year 3: $59,306
Social Work (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $49,812
  • Year 2: $54,768
  • Year 3: $57,117
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $51,142
  • Year 2: $51,530
  • Year 3: $55,464
Marketing (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $47,019
  • Year 2: $42,402
  • Year 3: $51,633
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $45,883
  • Year 2: $43,957
  • Year 3: $51,050
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $205,288
  • Year 2: $188,108
  • Year 3: $200,367
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $67,392
  • Year 2: $97,071
  • Year 3: $92,831
Educational Administration and Supervision (Doctoral Degrees)
  • Year 1: N/A
  • Year 2: $83,325
  • Year 3: $84,496
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $78,293
  • Year 2: $72,469
  • Year 3: $75,257
Business/Commerce, General (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: N/A
  • Year 2: $59,124
  • Year 3: $73,455
Information Science/Studies (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $55,971
  • Year 2: $52,733
  • Year 3: $66,522
Health and Medical Administrative Services (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $59,579
  • Year 2: $62,012
  • Year 3: $65,510
Educational Administration and Supervision (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $54,954
  • Year 2: $59,350
  • Year 3: $61,989
Human Resources Management and Services (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $65,143
  • Year 2: $58,221
  • Year 3: $60,858
Human Resources Management and Services (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $53,758
  • Year 2: $49,840
  • Year 3: $60,264

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