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Overview |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | Ripon College | ||
| Location | Winona, MN | Ripon, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 4,133 | 766 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smumn.edu | ripon.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | Ripon College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,520 | $49,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,520 | $49,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,220 | $9,490 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,843 | $21,999 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,091 | $38,826 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | Ripon College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,071 | 2,142 | ||
| Admitted | 1,037 | 1,742 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.8% | 81.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.7% | 11.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1160 | |||
| 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 | Ripon College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | Ripon College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,400 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $289 |
Diversity |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | Ripon College | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 23% | 1% |
Students |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | Ripon College | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | Ripon College | ||
| 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 Ripon College based on total student enrollment (4,133 students vs. 766 students)
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota vs. Ripon College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota or Ripon College?
- Ripon College is 21.7% more expensive to attend than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota for in-state tuition ($49,300.00 vs. $40,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.7% higher at Ripon College than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota ($49,300.00 vs. $40,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ripon College than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota ($21,999 vs. $22,843)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ripon College are 7.7% lower than costs at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota ($9,490 vs. $10,220)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota as Ripon College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ripon College students is 29% larger than aid received Saint Mary's University of Minnesota ($38,826 vs. $30,091)
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota vs. Ripon College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota or Ripon College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ripon College or Saint Mary's University of Minnesota .
- The average SAT score at Ripon College (1105) is 59 points higher than at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota (1046)
- Incoming Ripon College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota (23)
- Accepted freshman Saint Mary's University of Minnesota students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at Ripon College (3.41)
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota has a higher acceptance rate (96.8%) than Ripon College (81.3%)
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota vs. Ripon College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota or Ripon College? 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 Ripon College and Saint Mary's University of Minnesota.
- The graduation rate at Ripon College is higher than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota (70% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Ripon College earn on average $800 more per year than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $48,400)
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota students graduate with a $4,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Ripon College graduates. ($23,250 vs. $28,000)
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Ripon College graduates. ($240 vs. $289)
- More Ripon College 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/