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Overview |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
| Location | Winona, MN | River Falls, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,133 | 5,188 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #793 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smumn.edu | uwrf.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,520 | $6,428 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,520 | $14,421 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,220 | $8,094 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,843 | $13,427 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,091 | $4,489 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 86% |
Admission |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,071 | 4,091 | ||
| Admitted | 1,037 | 3,456 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.8% | 84.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.7% | 29.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
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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 | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,400 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $22,725 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $234 |
Diversity |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 23% | 0% |
Students |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 53% | ||
Campus |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
| 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 River Falls is larger than than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota based on total student enrollment (5,188 students vs. 4,133 students)
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota vs. University of Wisconsin-River Falls Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota or University of Wisconsin-River Falls?
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is 530.4% more expensive to attend than University of Wisconsin-River Falls for in-state tuition ($40,520.00 vs. $6,428.00)
- Out of state tuition is 181% higher at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota than University of Wisconsin River Falls ($40,520.00 vs. $14,421.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin River Falls than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota ($13,427 vs. $22,843)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin River Falls are 26.3% lower than costs at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota ($8,094 vs. $10,220)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota than University of Wisconsin River Falls (100% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Mary's University of Minnesota students is 570.3% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin River Falls ($30,091 vs. $4,489)
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota vs. University of Wisconsin-River Falls Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota or University of Wisconsin-River Falls? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Wisconsin-River Falls or Saint Mary's University of Minnesota .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin River Falls (1050) is 4 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 University of Wisconsin-River Falls (23)
- Accepted freshman Saint Mary's University of Minnesota students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at University of Wisconsin-River Falls (3.44)
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota has a higher acceptance rate (96.8%) than University of Wisconsin-River Falls (84.5%)
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota vs. University of Wisconsin-River Falls Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota or University of Wisconsin-River Falls? 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 University of Wisconsin-River Falls and Saint Mary's University of Minnesota.
- The graduation rate at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is higher than University of Wisconsin River Falls (62% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Saint Mary's University of Minnesota earn on average $4,300 more per year than University of Wisconsin-River Falls graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $44,100)
- University of Wisconsin River Falls students graduate with a $525 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota graduates. ($22,725 vs. $23,250)
- University of Wisconsin-River Falls graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota graduates. ($234 vs. $240)
- More University of Wisconsin-River Falls graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Mary's University of Minnesota students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/