| The College of Saint Scholastica vs. Saint Mary's University of Minnesota |
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|---|---|---|
#277 in National Universities #17 in Minnesota Colleges | Rankings* | #38 in Federal Region V Universities #16 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 1-2 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1-Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$41,778 | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$45,080 |
| expensive$15,084 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$12,474 |
| Less$25,614 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$27,246 |
| Admission | ||
| Easier92.96% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter92.78% |
| Lower16.90% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable18.85% |
| High School GPA High School Record Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record English Proficiency Test |
| 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 | ||
| Smaller2,930 | Total Enrollment | Larger4,505 |
| Smaller1,810 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger1,932 |
| Smaller1,120 | Graduate Student Population | Larger2,573 |
| Smaller727 | Online Student Population | Larger2,181 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher71% | Graduate Rate | Lower66% |
| Lower22% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher25% |
| Higher82% | Retention Rate | Lower75% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 795) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,049) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,022) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,100) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty12 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty18 to 1 |
| 322 | Number of faculty | 355 |
| Higher$68,057 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$67,853 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.