Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
UW-La Crosse UW-Stout University of Wisconsin-Whitewater UWM University of Wisconsin-River Falls Wisconsin UWO Minnesota State University-Mankato UW-Green Bay University of Minnesota-Duluth Winona State University UWSP| Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | University of Wisconsin Eau Claire | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | UW-Eau Claire | ||
| Location | Winona, MN | Eau Claire, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,831 | 9,991 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #563 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smumn.edu | uwec.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | UW-Eau Claire | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,500 | $7,645 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,500 | $16,884 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,720 | $9,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,518 | $15,323 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,352 | $3,800 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 60% |
Admission |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | UW-Eau Claire | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,350 | 10,315 | ||
| Admitted | 1,199 | 7,848 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.8% | 76.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.7% | 27.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | |||
| SAT Range | ||||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | UW-Eau Claire | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 19:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | UW-Eau Claire | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,400 | $47,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $240 |
Diversity |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | UW-Eau Claire | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 20% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 23% | 0% |
Students |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | UW-Eau Claire | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 51% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | UW-Eau Claire | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Eau Claire is larger than than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota based on total student enrollment (9,991 students vs. 3,831 students)
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota vs. UW-Eau Claire Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota or UW-Eau Claire?
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is 455.9% more expensive to attend than UW-Eau Claire for in-state tuition ($42,500.00 vs. $7,645.00)
- Out of state tuition is 151.7% higher at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota than University of Wisconsin Eau Claire ($42,500.00 vs. $16,884.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Eau Claire than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota ($15,323 vs. $22,518)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Eau Claire are 16.5% lower than costs at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota ($9,200 vs. $10,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota than University of Wisconsin Eau Claire (100% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Mary's University of Minnesota students is 751.4% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Eau Claire ($32,352 vs. $3,800)
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota vs. UW-Eau Claire Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota or UW-Eau Claire? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW-Eau Claire or Saint Mary's University of Minnesota .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Eau Claire (1110) is 64 points higher than at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota (1046)
- Incoming UW-Eau Claire students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota (23)
- Accepted freshman UW-Eau Claire students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota (3.49)
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota has a higher acceptance rate (88.8%) than UW-Eau Claire (76.1%)
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota vs. UW-Eau Claire Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota or UW-Eau Claire? 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 UW-Eau Claire and Saint Mary's University of Minnesota.
- The graduation rate at UW-Eau Claire is higher than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota (65% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Saint Mary's University of Minnesota earn on average $500 more per year than UW-Eau Claire graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $47,900)
- University of Wisconsin Eau Claire and Saint Mary's University of Minnesota graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($23,250 vs. $23,250)
- University of Wisconsin Eau Claire and Saint Mary's University of Minnesota graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($240 vs. $240)
- More UW-Eau Claire graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Mary's University of Minnesota students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/