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Winona, MN · Saint Paul, MN
| Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | St Catherine University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $11,704/yr | $19,764/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $16,182/yr | $17,890/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $21,500 | $24,181 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $15,175/yr | $15,190/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $15,030/yr | $15,451/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $14,771/yr | $19,376/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $6,135/yr | $27,021/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $228/mo | $256/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $11,200/yr | $12,188/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $11,200/yr | $12,188/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,600/yr | $1,000/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $1,924/yr | $2,420/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $57,380/yr | $60,476/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $45,080/yr | $51,454/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $45,080/yr | $51,454/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 25% | 40% |
| Students taking federal loans | 46% | 59% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 93% | 92% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | No data reported | 850–1140 |
| SAT average | No data reported | 1147 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | No data reported | 20–26 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | No data reported | English 19–26 · Math 17–25 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 1,350 | 1,703 |
| Students accepted | 1,199 | 1,602 |
| Students who enrolled | 272 | 377 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 23% | 24% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | No data reported | 1% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | No data reported | 41% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| Recommendation letters | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| Class rank | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| SAT/ACT policy | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 66% | 61% |
| Freshmen who come back | 75% | 80% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $58,170/yr | $59,282/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $41,091–$83,618 | $40,528–$84,277 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 68% | 58% |
| White students graduating | 68% | 66% |
| Black students graduating | 36% | 59% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 72% | 57% |
| Asian students graduating | 45% | 55% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $54,549/yr | $52,795/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 79% | 78% |
| Graduate on time | 60% | 50% |
| Pell students who graduate | 59% | 56% |
| First-gen students who finish | 66% | 56% |
| Low-income students who finish | 60% | 53% |
| Students who transfer out | 25% | 26% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $58,719/yr | $57,610/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Business, Management & Marketing 26% · Health Professions 21% · Biological & Biomedical Sciences 10% | Health Professions 62% · Psychology 6% · Business, Management & Marketing 5% |
| Most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 26% of degrees | Health Professions — 62% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Health Professions — 21% of degrees | Psychology — 6% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 10% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 5% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Homeland Security & Protective Services — 8% of degrees | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 4% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Psychology — 7% of degrees | Education — 4% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $228,357/yr | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions — $118,661/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 16% | 4.5% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 1,073 | 2,473 |
| Students per professor | 18 : 1 | 9 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 2,573 | 1,153 |
| Average professor pay | $7,511/mo | $7,616/mo |
| Full-time professors | 27% | 53% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Higher Learning Commission | Higher Learning Commission |
| Median family income | $54,772 | $41,238 |
| Setting | Town (distant) | City (large) |
| Location | Winona, MN | Saint Paul, MN |
| Region | Plains | Plains |
| Founded | 1912 | 1905 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral/Professional Universities | Doctoral/Professional Universities |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 1.8% | 0.3% |
| Men | 45% | 4.2% |
| Women | 55% | 96% |
| White students | 58% | 47% |
| Black students | 9.1% | 18% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 8.8% | 14% |
| Asian students | 3.4% | 12% |
| Two or more races | 0.8% | 3.8% |
| Other / not reported | 18% | 4.7% |
| Special type | Religiously affiliated | Women's college · Religiously affiliated |
| First-generation students | 26% | 29% |
| Part-time students | 18% | 33% |
| Students age 25+ | 13% | 31% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $7,094/yr | $12,414/yr |
| Endowment | $70.7M | $156.2M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 1,049 | 800 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $6,000/yr | $7,400/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $5,350/yr | $4,236/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | 21 meals/week | Varies by week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Four-one-four plan |
| Religious affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | Yes | Yes |
| ROTC | No | Yes — Army, Air Force |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | Yes |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | Yes | Yes |
| Teacher certification | Yes | No |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | No | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | No | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | Yes |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | No |
| Student veteran organization | No | No |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division III without football | NCAA Division III without football |
| Football team | No | No |
| Varsity teams | 13 | 9 |
| Student athletes | 349 | 162 |
| Athletic scholarships | $0 | $0 |
| Athletics budget | $3.4M | $1.8M |
| Athletics revenue | $3.4M | $1.8M |
| Recruiting spend | $52,188 | $17,300 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.