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Overview |
Iowa Wesleyan College | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
| Location | Mount Pleasant, IA | Winona, MN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 871 | 4,133 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iwc.edu | smumn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Iowa Wesleyan College | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,550 | $40,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,550 | $40,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,340 | $10,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,074 | $22,843 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,670 | $30,091 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 100% |
Admission |
Iowa Wesleyan College | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,975 | 1,071 | ||
| Admitted | 2,404 | 1,037 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.8% | 96.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8% | 20.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.02 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1010 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2024 | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Iowa Wesleyan College | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Iowa Wesleyan College | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
| Graduation Rate | 25% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,900 | $48,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $240 |
Diversity |
Iowa Wesleyan College | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
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| % Men | 56% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 24% | 23% |
Students |
Iowa Wesleyan College | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Iowa Wesleyan College | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is larger than than Iowa Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (4,133 students vs. 871 students)
Iowa Wesleyan College vs. Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Iowa Wesleyan College or Saint Mary's University of Minnesota?
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is 20.8% more expensive to attend than Iowa Wesleyan College for in-state tuition ($40,520.00 vs. $33,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.8% higher at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota than Iowa Wesleyan College ($40,520.00 vs. $33,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Iowa Wesleyan College than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota ($20,074 vs. $22,843)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota are 11% lower than costs at Iowa Wesleyan College ($10,220 vs. $11,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota than Iowa Wesleyan College (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Mary's University of Minnesota students is 12.8% larger than aid received Iowa Wesleyan College ($30,091 vs. $26,670)
Iowa Wesleyan College vs. Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Iowa Wesleyan College or Saint Mary's University of Minnesota? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Mary's University of Minnesota or Iowa Wesleyan College .
- The average SAT score at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota (1046) is 97 points higher than at Iowa Wesleyan College (949)
- Incoming Saint Mary's University of Minnesota students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Iowa Wesleyan College (20)
- Accepted freshman Saint Mary's University of Minnesota students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at Iowa Wesleyan College (3.02)
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota has a higher acceptance rate (96.8%) than Iowa Wesleyan College (80.8%)
Iowa Wesleyan College vs. Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Iowa Wesleyan College or Saint Mary's University of Minnesota? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Saint Mary's University of Minnesota and Iowa Wesleyan College.
- The graduation rate at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is higher than Iowa Wesleyan College (62% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Saint Mary's University of Minnesota earn on average $11,500 more per year than Iowa Wesleyan College graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $36,900)
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Iowa Wesleyan College graduates. ($23,250 vs. $25,000)
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Iowa Wesleyan College graduates. ($240 vs. $258)
- More Saint Mary's University of Minnesota graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Iowa Wesleyan College students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/