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Overview |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | Edgewood College | ||
| Location | Winona, MN | Madison, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,133 | 1,876 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smumn.edu | edgewood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | Edgewood College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,520 | $33,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,520 | $33,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,220 | $12,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,843 | $28,189 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,091 | $19,418 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | Edgewood College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,071 | 1,300 | ||
| Admitted | 1,037 | 1,282 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.8% | 98.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.7% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | Edgewood College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | Edgewood College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,400 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $263 |
Diversity |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | Edgewood College | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 23% | 2% |
Students |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | Edgewood College | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | Edgewood College | ||
| 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 Edgewood College based on total student enrollment (4,133 students vs. 1,876 students)
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota vs. Edgewood College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota or Edgewood College?
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is 20.8% more expensive to attend than Edgewood College for in-state tuition ($40,520.00 vs. $33,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.8% higher at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota than Edgewood College ($40,520.00 vs. $33,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota than Edgewood College ($22,843 vs. $28,189)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota are 18.6% lower than costs at Edgewood College ($10,220 vs. $12,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota than Edgewood College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Mary's University of Minnesota students is 55% larger than aid received Edgewood College ($30,091 vs. $19,418)
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota vs. Edgewood College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota or Edgewood College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Edgewood College or Saint Mary's University of Minnesota .
- The average SAT score at Edgewood College (1050) is 4 points higher than at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota (1046)
- Incoming Saint Mary's University of Minnesota students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Edgewood College (23)
- Accepted freshman Edgewood College students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota (3.49)
- Edgewood College has a higher acceptance rate (98.6%) than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota (96.8%)
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota vs. Edgewood College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota or Edgewood College? 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 Edgewood College and Saint Mary's University of Minnesota.
- The graduation rate at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is higher than Edgewood College (62% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Saint Mary's University of Minnesota earn on average $2,400 more per year than Edgewood College graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $46,000)
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota students graduate with a $2,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Edgewood College graduates. ($23,250 vs. $25,500)
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Edgewood College graduates. ($240 vs. $263)
- More Edgewood College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Mary's University of Minnesota students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/