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Overview |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
| Location | Winona, MN | Lincoln, NE | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,133 | 1,688 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #393 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smumn.edu | nebrwesleyan.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,520 | $38,898 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,520 | $38,898 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,220 | $11,374 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,843 | $25,201 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,091 | $26,523 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,071 | 2,370 | ||
| Admitted | 1,037 | 1,931 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.8% | 81.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.7% | 18.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1240 | |||
| 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 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,400 | $51,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $258 |
Diversity |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 23% | 2% |
Students |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is larger than than Nebraska Wesleyan University based on total student enrollment (4,133 students vs. 1,688 students)
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota vs. Nebraska Wesleyan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota or Nebraska Wesleyan University?
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is 4.2% more expensive to attend than Nebraska Wesleyan University for in-state tuition ($40,520.00 vs. $38,898.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.2% higher at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota than Nebraska Wesleyan University ($40,520.00 vs. $38,898.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota than Nebraska Wesleyan University ($22,843 vs. $25,201)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota are 11.3% lower than costs at Nebraska Wesleyan University ($10,220 vs. $11,374)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota as Nebraska Wesleyan University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Mary's University of Minnesota students is 13.5% larger than aid received Nebraska Wesleyan University ($30,091 vs. $26,523)
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota vs. Nebraska Wesleyan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota or Nebraska Wesleyan University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Nebraska Wesleyan University or Saint Mary's University of Minnesota .
- The average SAT score at Nebraska Wesleyan University (1121) is 75 points higher than at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota (1046)
- Incoming Nebraska Wesleyan University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota (23)
- Accepted freshman Nebraska Wesleyan University students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) 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 Nebraska Wesleyan University (81.5%)
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota vs. Nebraska Wesleyan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota or Nebraska 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 Nebraska Wesleyan University and Saint Mary's University of Minnesota.
- The graduation rate at Nebraska Wesleyan University is higher than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota (64% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Nebraska Wesleyan University earn on average $3,400 more per year than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $48,400)
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Nebraska Wesleyan University graduates. ($23,250 vs. $25,000)
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Nebraska Wesleyan University graduates. ($240 vs. $258)
- More Nebraska Wesleyan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Mary's University of Minnesota students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/