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Hamline University vs Saint Mary's University of Minnesota

Hamline University and Saint Mary's University of Minnesota, both esteemed private institutions in Minnesota, offer distinct educational experiences. Hamline, located in Saint Paul, boasts a higher acceptance rate (75%) compared to Saint Mary's (68%). While Hamline excels in the liberal arts, Saint Mary's emphasizes business and healthcare programs. Hamline's student body is more diverse, with 38% students of color, while Saint Mary's student body is predominantly White (87%). Both universities boast impressive graduation rates, with Hamline at 70% and Saint Mary's at 75%. Explore the detailed comparison table below to discover more key differences and make an informed decision about which university aligns best with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.
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Hamline University

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Saint Mary's University of Minnesota

Overview

Location Saint Paul, Minnesota Winona, Minnesota
Campus setting City: Large Town: Distant
College type 4 year 4 year
Control/business model Private (Non Profit) Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system 4-1-4 Semester
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate 72.0% 79.0%
Common app member Yes Yes
Religious affiliation Methodism Catholic

Admission

Acceptance rate 76.4% 97.8%
Application fees
SAT range 1170 - 1280 N/A
ACT range 19 - 26 N/A
Students submitting SAT score 3.0%
Students submitting ACT score 51.0%
Total number of applicants 4,493 1,587
Total number of admissions given out 3,434 1,552
Admitted students who chose to enroll 467 234
Yield rate 13.6% 15.1%
Test scores (SAT/ACT) N/A N/A
High school GPA Required Required
Recommendation letters Not required Not required
High school transcript Not required Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL) Required Required

Tuition and Fees

Sticker price $59,001 $53,010
Average net price $20,239 $21,606
Tuition $44,428 $38,780
Room & board
Room/dormitory: $5,150
Meal plan: $5,830
Room/dormitory: $5,550
Meal plan: $4,370
Available payment plans
  • Tuition payment plan
  • Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid

Students receiving financial aid

(Grants & scholarships)

 100.0%
Average amount $33,237 		100.0%
Average amount $29,804
Students receiving federal student loan 62.0%
Average amount $5,360 		64.0%
Average amount $5,074
Students taking out private loans 14.0%
Average amount $15,601 		18.0%
Average amount $13,389

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students 1,817
Men 36.1% Women 63.9% 		1,246
Men 43.9% Women 56.1%
Graduate students 1,114
Men 29.3% Women 70.7% 		3,455
Men 27.9% Women 72.1%
Racial/ethnic diversity
Low
Low
Out-of-state students N/A N/A
International students 1.3% 1.7%
Campus local/setting City: Large Town: Distant
Dormitory capacity 652 982
First year students are required to live on campus? No No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from N/A N/A

Academics

Popular study areas
  • Education
  • Business
  • Legal Profession
  • English Language and Literature
  • Public Administration and Social Service
  • Education
  • Business
  • Health Professions
  • Psychology
  • Multidisciplinary Studies
Students to faculty ratio 13:1 18:1
Institutional accreditation Higher Learning Commission Higher Learning Commission

Outcome

Graduation rate 64.9% 56.7%
Dropout rate 34.5% 43.3%
Transferred out N/A N/A
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $75,549
  • Year 2: $65,238
  • Year 3: $79,289
Public Administration (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $61,319
  • Year 2: $66,653
  • Year 3: $69,344
Law (First Professional Degrees)
  • Year 1: N/A
  • Year 2: $59,756
  • Year 3: $66,301
Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: N/A
  • Year 2: $57,860
  • Year 3: $62,067
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $54,049
  • Year 2: $62,012
  • Year 3: $60,602
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $50,593
  • Year 2: $50,320
  • Year 3: $57,909
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $43,382
  • Year 2: $44,970
  • Year 3: $54,896
Marketing (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: N/A
  • Year 2: $43,575
  • Year 3: $49,707
Non-Professional General Legal Studies (Undergraduate) (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $40,063
  • Year 2: $42,044
  • Year 3: $47,567
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: N/A
  • Year 2: $40,275
  • Year 3: $43,028
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $205,288
  • Year 2: $188,108
  • Year 3: $200,367
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $67,392
  • Year 2: $97,071
  • Year 3: $92,831
Educational Administration and Supervision (Doctoral Degrees)
  • Year 1: N/A
  • Year 2: $83,325
  • Year 3: $84,496
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $78,293
  • Year 2: $72,469
  • Year 3: $75,257
Business/Commerce, General (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: N/A
  • Year 2: $59,124
  • Year 3: $73,455
Information Science/Studies (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $55,971
  • Year 2: $52,733
  • Year 3: $66,522
Health and Medical Administrative Services (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $59,579
  • Year 2: $62,012
  • Year 3: $65,510
Educational Administration and Supervision (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $54,954
  • Year 2: $59,350
  • Year 3: $61,989
Human Resources Management and Services (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $65,143
  • Year 2: $58,221
  • Year 3: $60,858
Human Resources Management and Services (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $53,758
  • Year 2: $49,840
  • Year 3: $60,264

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