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Overview |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | Wingate University | ||
| Location | Winona, MN | Wingate, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 4,133 | 3,396 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #825 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smumn.edu | wingate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | Wingate University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,520 | $40,706 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,520 | $40,706 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,220 | $10,444 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,843 | $18,823 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,091 | $36,262 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | Wingate University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,071 | 20,292 | ||
| Admitted | 1,037 | 17,482 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.8% | 86.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.7% | 4.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1180 | |||
| 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 | Wingate University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | Wingate University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,400 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $274 |
Diversity |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | Wingate University | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 23% | 5% |
Students |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | Wingate University | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | Wingate University | ||
| 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
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is larger than than Wingate University based on total student enrollment (4,133 students vs. 3,396 students)
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota vs. Wingate University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota or Wingate University?
- Wingate University is 0.5% more expensive to attend than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota for in-state tuition ($40,706.00 vs. $40,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.5% higher at Wingate University than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota ($40,706.00 vs. $40,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wingate University than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota ($18,823 vs. $22,843)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota are 2.2% lower than costs at Wingate University ($10,220 vs. $10,444)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota than Wingate University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wingate University students is 20.5% larger than aid received Saint Mary's University of Minnesota ($36,262 vs. $30,091)
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota vs. Wingate University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota or Wingate University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wingate University or Saint Mary's University of Minnesota .
- The average SAT score at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota (1046) is 6 points higher than at Wingate University (1040)
- Incoming Saint Mary's University of Minnesota students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Wingate University (23)
- Accepted freshman Saint Mary's University of Minnesota students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at Wingate University (3.33)
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota has a higher acceptance rate (96.8%) than Wingate University (86.2%)
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota vs. Wingate University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota or Wingate University? 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 Wingate University and Saint Mary's University of Minnesota.
- The graduation rate at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is higher than Wingate University (62% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Wingate University earn on average $4,500 more per year than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $48,400)
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota students graduate with a $3,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Wingate University graduates. ($23,250 vs. $26,500)
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Wingate University graduates. ($240 vs. $274)
- More Saint Mary's University of Minnesota graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wingate University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/