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Overview |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | Parkside | ||
| Location | Winona, MN | Kenosha, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,133 | 3,947 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #965 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smumn.edu | uwp.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | Parkside | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,520 | $6,298 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,520 | $14,568 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,220 | $7,966 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,843 | $8,510 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,091 | $7,098 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 67% |
Admission |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | Parkside | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,071 | 2,893 | ||
| Admitted | 1,037 | 2,107 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.8% | 72.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.7% | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
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| 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 | Parkside | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | Parkside | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,400 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $22,965 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $237 |
Diversity |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | Parkside | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 23% | 0% |
Students |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | Parkside | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | Parkside | ||
| 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
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is larger than than Parkside based on total student enrollment (4,133 students vs. 3,947 students)
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota vs. Parkside Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota or Parkside?
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is 543.4% more expensive to attend than Parkside for in-state tuition ($40,520.00 vs. $6,298.00)
- Out of state tuition is 178.1% higher at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota than University of Wisconsin Parkside ($40,520.00 vs. $14,568.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Parkside than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota ($8,510 vs. $22,843)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Parkside are 28.3% lower than costs at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota ($7,966 vs. $10,220)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota than University of Wisconsin Parkside (100% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Mary's University of Minnesota students is 323.9% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Parkside ($30,091 vs. $7,098)
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota vs. Parkside Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota or Parkside? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Parkside or Saint Mary's University of Minnesota .
- The average SAT score at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota (1046) is 76 points higher than at Parkside (970)
- Incoming Saint Mary's University of Minnesota students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Parkside (21)
- Accepted freshman Saint Mary's University of Minnesota students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at Parkside (3.31)
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota has a higher acceptance rate (96.8%) than Parkside (72.8%)
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota vs. Parkside Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota or Parkside? 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 Parkside and Saint Mary's University of Minnesota.
- The graduation rate at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is higher than University of Wisconsin Parkside (62% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Saint Mary's University of Minnesota earn on average $7,400 more per year than Parkside graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $41,000)
- University of Wisconsin Parkside students graduate with a $285 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota graduates. ($22,965 vs. $23,250)
- Parkside graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota graduates. ($237 vs. $240)
- More Saint Mary's University of Minnesota graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Parkside students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/