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Overview |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Location | Winona, MN | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,133 | 4,566 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #602 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smumn.edu | jwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,520 | $37,896 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,520 | $37,896 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,220 | $18,760 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,843 | $32,801 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,091 | $25,979 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,071 | 8,281 | ||
| Admitted | 1,037 | 6,909 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.8% | 83.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.7% | 14.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1190 | |||
| 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 |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,400 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $26,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $278 |
Diversity |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 8% | ||
| % International | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 23% | 4% |
Students |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 80% | ||
Campus |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Johnson & Wales University Providence is larger than than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota based on total student enrollment (4,566 students vs. 4,133 students)
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota or Johnson & Wales University-Providence?
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is 6.9% more expensive to attend than Johnson & Wales University-Providence for in-state tuition ($40,520.00 vs. $37,896.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.9% higher at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota than Johnson & Wales University Providence ($40,520.00 vs. $37,896.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota than Johnson & Wales University-Providence ($22,843 vs. $32,801)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota are 83.6% lower than costs at Johnson & Wales University Providence ($10,220 vs. $18,760)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota as Johnson & Wales University Providence (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Mary's University of Minnesota students is 15.8% larger than aid received Johnson & Wales University Providence ($30,091 vs. $25,979)
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota or Johnson & Wales University-Providence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Johnson & Wales University-Providence or Saint Mary's University of Minnesota .
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota has a higher acceptance rate (96.8%) than Johnson & Wales University-Providence (83.4%)
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota or Johnson & Wales University-Providence? 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 Johnson & Wales University-Providence and Saint Mary's University of Minnesota.
- The graduation rate at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is higher than Johnson & Wales University Providence (62% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Saint Mary's University of Minnesota earn on average $8,300 more per year than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $40,100)
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota students graduate with a $3,650 lower median federal student loan debt than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates. ($23,250 vs. $26,900)
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates. ($240 vs. $278)
- More Saint Mary's University of Minnesota graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Johnson & Wales University-Providence students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/