| Saint Mary's University of Minnesota vs. Bethel |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#38 in Federal Region V Universities #16 in Minnesota Colleges | Rankings* | #128 in National Universities #5 in Minnesota Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Doctoral/Research University | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Doctoral/Research University |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1-Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$45,080 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$44,226 |
| expensive$12,474 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$10,260 |
| More$27,246 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$23,759 |
| Admission | ||
| - | Test Scores | 1,230 SAT 26 ACT |
| Easier92.78% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter87.80% |
| Lower18.85% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable26.95% |
| High School GPA High School Record English Proficiency Test | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger4,505 | Total Enrollment | Smaller3,603 |
| Smaller1,932 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger2,755 |
| Larger2,573 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller848 |
| Larger2,181 | Online Student Population | Smaller741 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower66% | Graduate Rate | Higher71% |
| 25% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Lower75% | Retention Rate | Higher86% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,049) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,724) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,100) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,390) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty18 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty14 to 1 |
| 355 | Number of faculty | 395 |
| Lower$67,853 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$74,852 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.