| Saint Mary vs. BU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#19 in Federal Region VII Universities #8 in Kansas Colleges | Rankings* | #242 in National Universities #3 in Kansas Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Master's College and University (medium programs) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Doctoral/Research University |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Associate Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$33,890 | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$33,900 |
| cheaper$11,367 | Graduate Tuition | expensive$12,246 |
| More$22,180 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$19,107 |
| Admission | ||
| 985 SAT 20 ACT | Test Scores | - |
| Tighter81.93% | Acceptance Rate | Easier91.75% |
| Lower16.15% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable32.58% |
| 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 | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record 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 | ||
| Smaller1,267 | Total Enrollment | Larger2,105 |
| Smaller903 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger1,509 |
| Smaller364 | Graduate Student Population | Larger596 |
| Smaller102 | Online Student Population | Larger768 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower38% | Graduate Rate | Higher47% |
| Higher45% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower38% |
| Lower70% | Retention Rate | Higher80% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 386) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 576) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,610) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,668) |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty12 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty13 to 1 |
| 137 | Number of faculties | 275 |
| Lower$58,354 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$61,555 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.