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Winona State University UWM KU UHart| Illinois College | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Illinois College | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, IL | Winona, MN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,029 | 4,133 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #687 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ic.edu | smumn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Illinois College | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,796 | $40,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,796 | $40,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,964 | $10,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,296 | $22,843 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,785 | $30,091 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Illinois College | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,243 | 1,071 | ||
| Admitted | 2,503 | 1,037 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.2% | 96.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.3% | 20.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1126 | |||
| 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 | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Illinois College | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Illinois College | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,300 | $48,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $240 |
Diversity |
Illinois College | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 23% |
Students |
Illinois College | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Illinois 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 Illinois College based on total student enrollment (4,133 students vs. 1,029 students)
Illinois College vs. Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Illinois College or Saint Mary's University of Minnesota?
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is 13.2% more expensive to attend than Illinois College for in-state tuition ($40,520.00 vs. $35,796.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.2% higher at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota than Illinois College ($40,520.00 vs. $35,796.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Illinois College than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota ($16,296 vs. $22,843)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Illinois College are 2.6% lower than costs at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota ($9,964 vs. $10,220)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Illinois College as Saint Mary's University of Minnesota (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Mary's University of Minnesota students is 1% larger than aid received Illinois College ($30,091 vs. $29,785)
Illinois College vs. Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Illinois 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 Illinois College .
- Accepted freshman Illinois College students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota (3.49)
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota has a higher acceptance rate (96.8%) than Illinois College (77.2%)
Illinois College vs. Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Illinois 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 Illinois College.
- The graduation rate at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is higher than Illinois College (62% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Saint Mary's University of Minnesota earn on average $3,100 more per year than Illinois College graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $45,300)
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Illinois College graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Illinois College graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More Illinois College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Mary's University of Minnesota students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/