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Overview |
Wartburg College | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
| Location | Waverly, IA | Winona, MN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,444 | 4,133 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #654 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wartburg.edu | smumn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wartburg College | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,740 | $40,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,740 | $40,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,280 | $10,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,683 | $22,843 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,157 | $30,091 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Wartburg College | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,779 | 1,071 | ||
| Admitted | 2,708 | 1,037 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.4% | 96.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13% | 20.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1120 | |||
| 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 |
Wartburg College | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wartburg College | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,100 | $48,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $240 |
Diversity |
Wartburg College | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 23% |
Students |
Wartburg College | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Wartburg College | 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 | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is larger than than Wartburg College based on total student enrollment (4,133 students vs. 1,444 students)
Wartburg College vs. Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wartburg College or Saint Mary's University of Minnesota?
- Wartburg College is 15.4% more expensive to attend than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota for in-state tuition ($46,740.00 vs. $40,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.4% higher at Wartburg College than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota ($46,740.00 vs. $40,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota than Wartburg College ($22,843 vs. $23,683)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota are 0.6% lower than costs at Wartburg College ($10,220 vs. $10,280)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota than Wartburg College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wartburg College students is 20.2% larger than aid received Saint Mary's University of Minnesota ($36,157 vs. $30,091)
Wartburg College vs. Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wartburg College 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 Wartburg College .
- The average SAT score at Wartburg College (1105) is 59 points higher than at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota (1046)
- Incoming Wartburg College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota (23)
- Accepted freshman Saint Mary's University of Minnesota students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at Wartburg College (3.48)
- Wartburg College has a higher acceptance rate (97.4%) than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota (96.8%)
Wartburg College vs. Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wartburg College 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 Wartburg College.
- The graduation rate at Wartburg College is higher than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota (63% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Saint Mary's University of Minnesota earn on average $300 more per year than Wartburg College graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $48,100)
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Wartburg College graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Wartburg College graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More Wartburg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Mary's University of Minnesota students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/