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Overview |
College of Saint Mary | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
| Location | Omaha, NE | River Falls, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 857 | 5,188 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #793 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csm.edu | uwrf.edu | ||
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Costs |
College of Saint Mary | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,450 | $6,428 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,450 | $14,421 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,240 | $8,094 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,984 | $13,427 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,799 | $4,489 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 86% |
Admission |
College of Saint Mary | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 144 | 4,091 | ||
| Admitted | 93 | 3,456 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.6% | 84.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 94.6% | 29.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
College of Saint Mary | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
College of Saint Mary | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,300 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $22,725 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $234 |
Diversity |
College of Saint Mary | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 93% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
College of Saint Mary | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 53% | ||
Campus |
College of Saint Mary | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin River Falls is larger than than College of Saint Mary based on total student enrollment (5,188 students vs. 857 students)
College of Saint Mary vs. University of Wisconsin-River Falls Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, College of Saint Mary or University of Wisconsin-River Falls?
- College of Saint Mary is 249.3% more expensive to attend than University of Wisconsin-River Falls for in-state tuition ($22,450.00 vs. $6,428.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55.7% higher at College of Saint Mary than University of Wisconsin River Falls ($22,450.00 vs. $14,421.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin River Falls than College of Saint Mary ($13,427 vs. $14,984)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin River Falls are 1.8% lower than costs at College of Saint Mary ($8,094 vs. $8,240)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of Saint Mary than University of Wisconsin River Falls (98% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Saint Mary students is 296.5% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin River Falls ($17,799 vs. $4,489)
College of Saint Mary vs. University of Wisconsin-River Falls Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, College of Saint Mary or University of Wisconsin-River Falls? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Wisconsin-River Falls or College of Saint Mary .
- Accepted freshman University of Wisconsin-River Falls students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at College of Saint Mary (3.4)
- University of Wisconsin-River Falls has a higher acceptance rate (84.5%) than College of Saint Mary (64.6%)
College of Saint Mary vs. University of Wisconsin-River Falls Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, College of Saint Mary or University of Wisconsin-River Falls? 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 University of Wisconsin-River Falls and College of Saint Mary.
- The graduation rate at University of Wisconsin-River Falls is higher than College of Saint Mary (51% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin River Falls earn on average $2,800 more per year than College of Saint Mary graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $41,300)
- University of Wisconsin River Falls students graduate with a $3,275 lower median federal student loan debt than College of Saint Mary graduates. ($22,725 vs. $26,000)
- University of Wisconsin-River Falls graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than College of Saint Mary graduates. ($234 vs. $268)
- More University of Wisconsin-River Falls graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former College of Saint Mary students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/