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Overview |
Winona State University | UC Merced | ||
| Location | Winona, MN | Merced, CA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 6,154 | 9,103 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #533 | #605 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | winona.edu | ucmerced.edu | ||
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Costs |
Winona State University | UC Merced | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,388 | $11,564 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,120 | $41,636 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,654 | $19,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,187 | $13,549 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,017 | $25,868 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 83% |
Admission |
Winona State University | UC Merced | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,367 | 29,920 | ||
| Admitted | 3,958 | 26,766 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.7% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.7% | 8.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.44 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1270 | 960/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2024 | Nov 30, 2023 |
Academics |
Winona State University | UC Merced | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Winona State University | UC Merced | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,100 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $19,899 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $205 |
Diversity |
Winona State University | UC Merced | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 13% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 48% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Winona State University | UC Merced | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Winona State University | UC Merced | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of California Merced is larger than than Winona State University based on total student enrollment (9,103 students vs. 6,154 students)
Winona State University vs. UC Merced Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Winona State University or UC Merced?
- University of California Merced is 37.9% more expensive to attend than Winona State University for in-state tuition ($11,564.00 vs. $8,388.00)
- Out of state tuition is 175.4% higher at UC Merced than Winona State University ($41,636.00 vs. $15,120.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of California Merced than Winona State University ($13,549 vs. $18,187)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Winona State University are 100.3% lower than costs at University of California Merced ($9,654 vs. $19,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Winona State University than University of California Merced (98% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of California Merced students is 415.6% larger than aid received Winona State University ($25,868 vs. $5,017)
Winona State University vs. UC Merced Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Winona State University or UC Merced? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UC Merced or Winona State University .
- The average SAT score at Winona State University (1050) is 25 points higher than at UC Merced (1025)
- Incoming Winona State University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at UC Merced (23)
- Accepted freshman UC Merced students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at Winona State University (3.44)
- UC Merced has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than Winona State University (73.7%)
Winona State University vs. UC Merced Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Winona State University or UC Merced? 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 UC Merced and Winona State University.
- The graduation rate at UC Merced is higher than Winona State University (58% vs. 54%)
- University of California Merced students graduate with a $4,101 lower median federal student loan debt than Winona State University graduates. ($19,899 vs. $24,000)
- UC Merced graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than Winona State University graduates. ($205 vs. $248)
- More Winona State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UC Merced students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/