College comparison

Graceland University-Lamoni vs Saint Mary's College

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	Graceland University-Lamoni Lamoni, IA	Saint Mary's College Notre Dame, IN
Acceptance rateSaint Mary's College is more selective	81%	76%
SAT (25–75)	—	1130–1325
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	798	1,458
Avg net price	$18,504	$25,292
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (nonprofit)
Location	Lamoni, IA	Notre Dame, IN

Quick answers

Is Graceland University-Lamoni or Saint Mary's College harder to get into?

Saint Mary's College is more selective: Graceland University-Lamoni's acceptance rate is approximately 81% and Saint Mary's College's is approximately 76% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Graceland University-Lamoni vs Saint Mary's College?

The middle-50% SAT range is — at Graceland University-Lamoni and 1130–1325 at Saint Mary's College. 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.