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Overview |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | UW-La Crosse | ||
| Location | Winona, MN | La Crosse, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,831 | 10,299 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #566 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smumn.edu | uwlax.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | UW-La Crosse | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,500 | $7,974 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,500 | $17,014 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,720 | $7,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,518 | $13,125 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,352 | $4,678 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 36% |
Admission |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | UW-La Crosse | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,350 | 7,312 | ||
| Admitted | 1,199 | 5,356 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.8% | 73.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.7% | 43% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/26 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | UW-La Crosse | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | UW-La Crosse | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,400 | $49,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $240 |
Diversity |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | UW-La Crosse | ||
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| % Men | 20% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 90% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 23% | 0% |
Students |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | UW-La Crosse | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | UW-La Crosse | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin La Crosse is larger than than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota based on total student enrollment (10,299 students vs. 3,831 students)
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota vs. UW-La Crosse Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota or UW-La Crosse?
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is 433% more expensive to attend than UW-La Crosse for in-state tuition ($42,500.00 vs. $7,974.00)
- Out of state tuition is 149.8% higher at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota than University of Wisconsin La Crosse ($42,500.00 vs. $17,014.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin La Crosse than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota ($13,125 vs. $22,518)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin La Crosse are 34.7% lower than costs at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota ($7,960 vs. $10,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota than University of Wisconsin La Crosse (100% vs. 36%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Mary's University of Minnesota students is 591.6% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin La Crosse ($32,352 vs. $4,678)
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota vs. UW-La Crosse Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota or UW-La Crosse? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW-La Crosse or Saint Mary's University of Minnesota .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin La Crosse (1130) is 84 points higher than at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota (1046)
- Incoming UW-La Crosse students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota (23)
- Accepted freshman UW-La Crosse students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota (3.49)
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota has a higher acceptance rate (88.8%) than UW-La Crosse (73.2%)
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota vs. UW-La Crosse Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota or UW-La Crosse? 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 UW-La Crosse and Saint Mary's University of Minnesota.
- The graduation rate at UW-La Crosse is higher than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota (68% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin La Crosse earn on average $1,100 more per year than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota graduates after ten years. ($49,500 vs. $48,400)
- University of Wisconsin La Crosse and Saint Mary's University of Minnesota graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($23,250 vs. $23,250)
- University of Wisconsin La Crosse and Saint Mary's University of Minnesota graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($240 vs. $240)
- More UW-La Crosse graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Mary's University of Minnesota students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/