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Saint Mary's University of Minnesota vs Concordia-St. Paul

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota and Concordia University-Saint Paul, both located in the vibrant Twin Cities area, offer distinct educational experiences. Saint Mary's, a private Catholic university, boasts a higher acceptance rate (85%) compared to Concordia's 75%. While Concordia's student body is predominantly female (62%), Saint Mary's has a more balanced gender ratio. Both universities offer a diverse range of undergraduate programs, with popular majors including Business, Nursing, and Education. However, Saint Mary's excels in the sciences, with a higher graduation rate in STEM fields. Concordia, on the other hand, has a stronger reputation in the arts and humanities. To help you make an informed decision, we've compiled a comprehensive comparison table highlighting key differences between these two esteemed institutions. Dive in to discover which university aligns best with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.
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Concordia University-Saint Paul

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Saint Mary's University of Minnesota

Overview

Location Saint Paul, 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 61.0% 79.0%
Common app member Yes Yes
Religious affiliation Evangelical Catholic

Admission

Acceptance rate 67.9% 97.8%
Application fees
SAT range N/A N/A
ACT range N/A N/A
Students submitting SAT score
Students submitting ACT score
Total number of applicants 2,485 1,587
Total number of admissions given out 1,687 1,552
Admitted students who chose to enroll 288 234
Yield rate 17.1% 15.1%
Test scores (SAT/ACT) N/A N/A
High school GPA Required Required
Recommendation letters Not required Not required
High school transcript Not required Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL) Required Required

Tuition and Fees

Sticker price $37,500 $53,010
Average net price $15,944 $21,606
Tuition $23,900 $38,780
Room & board $9,900
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 $15,827 		100.0%
Average amount $29,804
Students receiving federal student loan 68.0%
Average amount $5,194 		64.0%
Average amount $5,074
Students taking out private loans 8.0%
Average amount $11,309 		18.0%
Average amount $13,389

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students 3,357
Men 34.5% Women 65.5% 		1,246
Men 43.9% Women 56.1%
Graduate students 2,188
Men 34.6% Women 65.4% 		3,455
Men 27.9% Women 72.1%
Racial/ethnic diversity
Low
Low
Out-of-state students N/A N/A
International students 4.6% 1.7%
Campus local/setting City: Large Town: Distant
Dormitory capacity 500 982
First year students are required to live on campus? No No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from N/A N/A

Academics

Popular study areas
  • Health Professions
  • Education
  • Business
  • Kinesiology & Leisure Studies
  • Computer and Information Science
  • Education
  • Business
  • Health Professions
  • Psychology
  • Multidisciplinary Studies
Students to faculty ratio 18:1 18:1
Institutional accreditation Higher Learning Commission Higher Learning Commission

Outcome

Graduation rate 52.8% 56.7%
Dropout rate 23.1% 43.3%
Transferred out 24.0% N/A
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)
Educational Administration and Supervision (First Professional Degrees)
  • Year 1: $75,244
  • Year 2: $79,688
  • Year 3: $91,284
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $82,521
  • Year 2: $75,795
  • Year 3: $88,421
Criminal Justice and Corrections (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $69,006
  • Year 2: $64,990
  • Year 3: $69,695
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $50,294
  • Year 2: $56,054
  • Year 3: $60,702
Human Resources Management and Services (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $58,996
  • Year 2: $54,524
  • Year 3: $60,383
Education, Other (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $55,676
  • Year 2: $54,578
  • Year 3: $58,967
Health and Medical Administrative Services (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $53,999
  • Year 2: $56,415
  • Year 3: $54,346
Human Resources Management and Services (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $47,948
  • Year 2: $49,019
  • Year 3: $53,651
Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $52,642
  • Year 2: $45,618
  • Year 3: $50,676
Marketing (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $47,329
  • Year 2: $49,464
  • Year 3: $49,692
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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