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Overview |
St. Mary's College | Winona State University | ||
| Location | Notre Dame, IN | Winona, MN | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,519 | 6,154 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #162 | #533 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saintmarys.edu | winona.edu | ||
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Costs |
St. Mary's College | Winona State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,880 | $8,388 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,880 | $15,120 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,580 | $9,654 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,960 | $18,187 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,112 | $5,017 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
St. Mary's College | Winona State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,260 | 5,367 | ||
| Admitted | 1,896 | 3,958 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.9% | 73.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.9% | 29.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/32 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1328 | 1000/1270 | ||
| 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 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
St. Mary's College | Winona State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St. Mary's College | Winona State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,100 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $248 |
Diversity |
St. Mary's College | Winona State University | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 99% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
St. Mary's College | Winona State University | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 31% | ||
Campus |
St. Mary's College | Winona State University | ||
| 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
- Winona State University is larger than than St. Mary's College based on total student enrollment (6,154 students vs. 1,519 students)
St. Mary's College vs. Winona State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St. Mary's College or Winona State University?
- Saint Mary's College is 482.7% more expensive to attend than Winona State University for in-state tuition ($48,880.00 vs. $8,388.00)
- Out of state tuition is 223.3% higher at St. Mary's College than Winona State University ($48,880.00 vs. $15,120.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Winona State University than St. Mary's College ($18,187 vs. $27,960)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Winona State University are 40.7% lower than costs at Saint Mary's College ($9,654 vs. $13,580)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Mary's College than Winona State University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Mary's College students is 619.8% larger than aid received Winona State University ($36,112 vs. $5,017)
St. Mary's College vs. Winona State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St. Mary's College or Winona State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Winona State University or St. Mary's College .
- The average SAT score at Saint Mary's College (1125) is 75 points higher than at Winona State University (1050)
- Incoming St. Mary's College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Winona State University (23)
- Accepted freshman St. Mary's College students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at Winona State University (3.44)
- St. Mary's College has a higher acceptance rate (83.9%) than Winona State University (73.7%)
St. Mary's College vs. Winona State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St. Mary's College or Winona State 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 Winona State University and St. Mary's College.
- The graduation rate at St. Mary's College is higher than Winona State University (79% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Saint Mary's College earn on average $5,000 more per year than Winona State University graduates after ten years. ($51,100 vs. $46,100)
- Winona State University students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Mary's College graduates. ($24,000 vs. $27,000)
- Winona State University graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than St. Mary's College graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More St. Mary's College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Winona State University students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/