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Overview |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
| Location | Winona, MN | Mitchell, SD | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,133 | 887 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smumn.edu | dwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,520 | $30,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,520 | $30,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,220 | $7,450 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,843 | $19,825 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,091 | $21,097 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,071 | 1,209 | ||
| Admitted | 1,037 | 904 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.8% | 74.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.7% | 18.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 950/1420 | |||
| 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 | Aug 27, 2024 |
Academics |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,400 | $38,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $26,533 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $274 |
Diversity |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 23% | 0% |
Students |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is larger than than Dakota Wesleyan University based on total student enrollment (4,133 students vs. 887 students)
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota vs. Dakota Wesleyan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota or Dakota Wesleyan University?
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is 32% more expensive to attend than Dakota Wesleyan University for in-state tuition ($40,520.00 vs. $30,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32% higher at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota than Dakota Wesleyan University ($40,520.00 vs. $30,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dakota Wesleyan University than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota ($19,825 vs. $22,843)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dakota Wesleyan University are 37.2% lower than costs at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota ($7,450 vs. $10,220)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota as Dakota Wesleyan University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Mary's University of Minnesota students is 42.6% larger than aid received Dakota Wesleyan University ($30,091 vs. $21,097)
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota vs. Dakota Wesleyan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota or Dakota Wesleyan University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dakota Wesleyan University or Saint Mary's University of Minnesota .
- The average SAT score at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota (1046) is 64 points higher than at Dakota Wesleyan University (982)
- Incoming Saint Mary's University of Minnesota students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Dakota Wesleyan University (21)
- Accepted freshman Saint Mary's University of Minnesota students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at Dakota Wesleyan University (3.36)
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota has a higher acceptance rate (96.8%) than Dakota Wesleyan University (74.8%)
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota vs. Dakota Wesleyan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota or Dakota Wesleyan University? 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 Dakota Wesleyan University and Saint Mary's University of Minnesota.
- The graduation rate at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is higher than Dakota Wesleyan University (62% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Saint Mary's University of Minnesota earn on average $10,200 more per year than Dakota Wesleyan University graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $38,200)
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota students graduate with a $3,283 lower median federal student loan debt than Dakota Wesleyan University graduates. ($23,250 vs. $26,533)
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Dakota Wesleyan University graduates. ($240 vs. $274)
- More Saint Mary's University of Minnesota graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Dakota Wesleyan University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/