| Saint Mary's University of Minnesota vs. North Central |
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|---|---|---|
#38 in Federal Region V Universities #16 in Minnesota Colleges | Rankings* | |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Doctoral/Research University | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Baccalaureate College - Diverse Fields |
| 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 1-2 Years Certificate Associate 2-4 Years Certificate Bachelor's Master's |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$45,080 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$32,220 |
| cheaper$12,474 | Graduate Tuition | expensive$12,675 |
| More$27,246 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$17,417 |
| Admission | ||
| Tighter92.78% | Acceptance Rate | Easier98.98% |
| Lower18.85% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable29.57% |
| High School GPA High School Record English Proficiency Test | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Recommendations 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 | Smaller852 |
| Larger1,932 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller759 |
| Larger2,573 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller93 |
| Larger2,181 | Online Student Population | Smaller199 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| 66% | Graduate Rate | 66% |
| 25% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Lower75% | Retention Rate | Higher82% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,049) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 913) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,100) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,060) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty18 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty14 to 1 |
| 355 | Number of faculty | 178 |
| Higher$67,853 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$60,305 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.