Saint Johns University vs Saint Mary's University of Minnesota

Collegeville, MN · Winona, MN · Source: IPEDS federal database

	Saint Johns University	Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
Acceptance Rate	90.5%	88.8%
In-State Tuition	$53,942	$43,160
Out-of-State Tuition	$53,942	$43,160
Average Net Price	$18,459	$15,914
Graduation Rate	76.0%	68.0%

GradFax Analysis

Saint Johns University accepts 90.5% of applicants. Saint Mary's University of Minnesota accepts 88.8%. Saint Johns University's tuition is $53,942. Saint Mary's University of Minnesota's is $43,160. Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is cheaper. Saint Johns University graduates 76% of students in 6 years. Saint Mary's University of Minnesota graduates 68%.

Bottom Line

Both are solid options. Get the actual aid estimates from each school and compare them side by side. The averages above won't tell your specific story.

Source: IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System

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Common Questions

Which is harder to get into, Saint Johns University or Saint Mary's University of Minnesota?▼

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota. It accepts 88.8% of applicants, per IPEDS data.

Source: IPEDS

Is Saint Johns University or Saint Mary's University of Minnesota more affordable?▼

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota has lower published tuition: $43,160 versus $53,942. Financial aid can flip this, so compare your actual award letters.

Source: IPEDS

Which has a better graduation rate?▼

Saint Johns University: 76% of students finish in 6 years. Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is at 68%.

Source: IPEDS

Data from IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), a federal database maintained by the U.S. Department of Education. Figures represent the most recent available academic year.