| Saint Mary's University of Minnesota vs. Macalester |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#38 in Federal Region V Universities #16 in Minnesota Colleges | Rankings* | #2 in Minnesota Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Doctoral/Research University | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$45,080 | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$68,104 |
| $12,474 | Graduate Tuition | - |
| Less$27,246 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$40,537 |
| Admission | ||
| - | Test Scores | 1,440 SAT 32 ACT |
| Easier92.78% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter28.52% |
| Lower18.85% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable21.89% |
| High School GPA High School Record English Proficiency Test | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger4,505 | Total Enrollment | Smaller2,138 |
| Smaller1,932 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger2,138 |
| 2,573 | Graduate Student Population | - |
| 2,181 | Online Student Population | - |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower66% | Graduate Rate | Higher87% |
| Higher25% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower8% |
| Lower75% | Retention Rate | Higher92% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,049) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,349) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,100) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,482) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty18 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty10 to 1 |
| 355 | Number of faculty | 239 |
| Lower$67,853 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$107,560 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.