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Overview |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | WSC | ||
| Location | Winona, MN | Wayne, NE | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 4,133 | 4,773 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smumn.edu | wsc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | WSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,520 | $5,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,520 | $5,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,220 | $8,870 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,843 | $14,271 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,091 | $7,838 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | WSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,071 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,037 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.8% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.7% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | WSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | WSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,400 | $39,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $20,050 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $207 |
Diversity |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | WSC | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 23% | 3% |
Students |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | WSC | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | WSC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wayne State College is larger than than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota based on total student enrollment (4,773 students vs. 4,133 students)
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota vs. WSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota or WSC?
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is 610.9% more expensive to attend than WSC for in-state tuition ($40,520.00 vs. $5,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 610.9% higher at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota than Wayne State College ($40,520.00 vs. $5,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wayne State College than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota ($14,271 vs. $22,843)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wayne State College are 15.2% lower than costs at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota ($8,870 vs. $10,220)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota than Wayne State College (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Mary's University of Minnesota students is 283.9% larger than aid received Wayne State College ($30,091 vs. $7,838)
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota or WSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WSC or Saint Mary's University of Minnesota .
- Accepted freshman Saint Mary's University of Minnesota students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at WSC (3.36)
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota vs. WSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota or WSC? 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 WSC and Saint Mary's University of Minnesota.
- The graduation rate at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is higher than Wayne State College (62% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Saint Mary's University of Minnesota earn on average $9,000 more per year than WSC graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $39,400)
- Wayne State College students graduate with a $3,200 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota graduates. ($20,050 vs. $23,250)
- WSC graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota graduates. ($207 vs. $240)
- More Saint Mary's University of Minnesota graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSC students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/