College comparison

Morningside University vs University of Saint Mary

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	Morningside University Sioux City, IA	University of Saint Mary Leavenworth, KS
Acceptance rateMorningside University is more selective	71%	87%
SAT (25–75)	—	806–1028
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	1,163	925
Avg net price	$31,320	$22,519
Median earnings (10 yr)University of Saint Mary reports higher median earnings	$55,494	$59,483
Graduation rate	50%	48%
Median debt	$26,028	$22,018
Economic mobility	—	—
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (nonprofit)

Quick answers

Is Morningside University or University of Saint Mary harder to get into?

Morningside University is more selective: Morningside University's acceptance rate is approximately 71% and University of Saint Mary's is approximately 87% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Morningside University vs University of Saint Mary?

The middle-50% SAT range is — at Morningside University and 806–1028 at University of Saint Mary. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.