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Overview |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | Northwest | ||
| Location | Winona, MN | Maryville, MO | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,133 | 8,505 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #914 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smumn.edu | nwmissouri.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | Northwest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,520 | $6,015 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,520 | $12,082 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,220 | $10,428 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,843 | $14,197 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,091 | $8,387 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | Northwest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,071 | 6,877 | ||
| Admitted | 1,037 | 5,884 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.8% | 85.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.7% | 18.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 938/1158 | |||
| 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 | Northwest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | Northwest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,400 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $258 |
Diversity |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | Northwest | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 23% | 1% |
Students |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | Northwest | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | Northwest | ||
| 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
- Northwest Missouri State University is larger than than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota based on total student enrollment (8,505 students vs. 4,133 students)
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota vs. Northwest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota or Northwest?
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is 573.6% more expensive to attend than Northwest for in-state tuition ($40,520.00 vs. $6,015.00)
- Out of state tuition is 235.4% higher at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota than Northwest Missouri State University ($40,520.00 vs. $12,082.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwest Missouri State University than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota ($14,197 vs. $22,843)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota are 2% lower than costs at Northwest Missouri State University ($10,220 vs. $10,428)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota than Northwest Missouri State University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Mary's University of Minnesota students is 258.8% larger than aid received Northwest Missouri State University ($30,091 vs. $8,387)
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota vs. Northwest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota or Northwest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northwest or Saint Mary's University of Minnesota .
- The average SAT score at Northwest Missouri State University (1047) is 1 points higher than at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota (1046)
- Incoming Saint Mary's University of Minnesota students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Northwest (23)
- Accepted freshman Saint Mary's University of Minnesota students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at Northwest (3.45)
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota has a higher acceptance rate (96.8%) than Northwest (85.6%)
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota vs. Northwest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota or Northwest? 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 Northwest and Saint Mary's University of Minnesota.
- The graduation rate at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is higher than Northwest Missouri State University (62% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Saint Mary's University of Minnesota earn on average $7,200 more per year than Northwest graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $41,200)
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Northwest graduates. ($23,250 vs. $25,000)
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Northwest graduates. ($240 vs. $258)
- More Saint Mary's University of Minnesota graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northwest students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/