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Overview |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | MWSU | ||
| Location | Winona, MN | Saint Joseph, MO | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,133 | 4,023 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smumn.edu | missouriwestern.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | MWSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,520 | $6,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,520 | $13,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,220 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,843 | $11,917 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,091 | $10,531 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | MWSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,071 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,037 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.8% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.7% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | MWSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | MWSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,400 | $36,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $21,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $225 |
Diversity |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | MWSU | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 23% | 3% |
Students |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | MWSU | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | MWSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is larger than than MWSU based on total student enrollment (4,133 students vs. 4,023 students)
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota vs. MWSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota or MWSU?
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is 519.6% more expensive to attend than MWSU for in-state tuition ($40,520.00 vs. $6,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 199% higher at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota than Missouri Western State University ($40,520.00 vs. $13,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri Western State University than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota ($11,917 vs. $22,843)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri Western State University are 0.2% lower than costs at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota ($10,200 vs. $10,220)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota as Missouri Western State University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Mary's University of Minnesota students is 185.7% larger than aid received Missouri Western State University ($30,091 vs. $10,531)
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota or MWSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MWSU or Saint Mary's University of Minnesota .
- Accepted freshman Saint Mary's University of Minnesota students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at MWSU (3.25)
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota vs. MWSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota or MWSU? 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 MWSU and Saint Mary's University of Minnesota.
- The graduation rate at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is higher than Missouri Western State University (62% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Saint Mary's University of Minnesota earn on average $11,900 more per year than MWSU graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $36,500)
- Missouri Western State University students graduate with a $1,432 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota graduates. ($21,818 vs. $23,250)
- MWSU graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota graduates. ($225 vs. $240)
- More Saint Mary's University of Minnesota graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MWSU students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/