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Iowa ISU UNOMAHA University of Minnesota-Duluth Drake Northwest Wartburg College WMU USD Winona State University IU Simpson College| University of Northern Iowa | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UNI | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
| Location | Cedar Falls, IA | Winona, MN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,945 | 4,133 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #414 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uni.edu | smumn.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNI | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,111 | $40,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,265 | $40,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,343 | $10,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,782 | $22,843 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,412 | $30,091 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 100% |
Admission |
UNI | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,594 | 1,071 | ||
| Admitted | 4,362 | 1,037 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 96.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.9% | 20.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1330 | |||
| 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 |
UNI | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNI | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,700 | $48,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,625 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $213 | $240 |
Diversity |
UNI | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 23% |
Students |
UNI | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 45% | ||
Campus |
UNI | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Northern Iowa is larger than than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota based on total student enrollment (8,945 students vs. 4,133 students)
UNI vs. Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNI or Saint Mary's University of Minnesota?
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is 399.6% more expensive to attend than UNI for in-state tuition ($40,520.00 vs. $8,111.00)
- Out of state tuition is 110.3% higher at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota than University of Northern Iowa ($40,520.00 vs. $19,265.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Northern Iowa than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota ($15,782 vs. $22,843)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Northern Iowa are 9.4% lower than costs at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota ($9,343 vs. $10,220)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota than University of Northern Iowa (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Mary's University of Minnesota students is 369.3% larger than aid received University of Northern Iowa ($30,091 vs. $6,412)
UNI vs. Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNI or Saint Mary's University of Minnesota? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Mary's University of Minnesota or UNI .
- The average SAT score at University of Northern Iowa (1050) is 4 points higher than at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota (1046)
- Incoming UNI students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota (23)
- Accepted freshman UNI students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota (3.49)
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota has a higher acceptance rate (96.8%) than UNI (94.9%)
UNI vs. Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNI or Saint Mary's University of Minnesota? 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 Saint Mary's University of Minnesota and UNI.
- The graduation rate at UNI is higher than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota (67% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Saint Mary's University of Minnesota earn on average $700 more per year than UNI graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $47,700)
- University of Northern Iowa students graduate with a $2,625 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota graduates. ($20,625 vs. $23,250)
- UNI graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota graduates. ($213 vs. $240)
- More Saint Mary's University of Minnesota graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNI students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/