Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Missouri Valley College Winona State University OU UIU CUW UHart Mount Mercy College| William Penn University | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
||||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
William Penn University | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
| Location | Oskaloosa, IA | Winona, MN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,473 | 4,133 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #957 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Friends | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wmpenn.edu | smumn.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
William Penn University | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,800 | $40,520 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,800 | $40,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,528 | $10,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,922 | $22,843 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,052 | $30,091 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
William Penn University | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,264 | 1,071 | ||
| Admitted | 729 | 1,037 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.7% | 96.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 43.5% | 20.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 850/1080 | |||
| 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 |
William Penn University | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
William Penn University | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,600 | $48,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $240 |
Diversity |
William Penn University | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 50% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 23% |
Students |
William Penn University | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 36% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 45% | ||
Campus |
William Penn University | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
| 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 William Penn University based on total student enrollment (4,133 students vs. 1,473 students)
William Penn University vs. Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, William Penn University or Saint Mary's University of Minnesota?
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is 45.8% more expensive to attend than William Penn University for in-state tuition ($40,520.00 vs. $27,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.8% higher at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota than William Penn University ($40,520.00 vs. $27,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at William Penn University than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota ($20,922 vs. $22,843)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at William Penn University are 35.8% lower than costs at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota ($7,528 vs. $10,220)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota than William Penn University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Mary's University of Minnesota students is 57.9% larger than aid received William Penn University ($30,091 vs. $19,052)
William Penn University vs. Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, William Penn University 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 William Penn University .
- Accepted freshman Saint Mary's University of Minnesota students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at William Penn University (3.0)
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota has a higher acceptance rate (96.8%) than William Penn University (57.7%)
William Penn University vs. Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, William Penn University 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 William Penn University.
- The graduation rate at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is higher than William Penn University (62% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Saint Mary's University of Minnesota earn on average $3,800 more per year than William Penn University graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $44,600)
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than William Penn University graduates. ($23,250 vs. $24,000)
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than William Penn University graduates. ($240 vs. $248)
- More Saint Mary's University of Minnesota graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former William Penn University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/