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Overview |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | UW-Platteville | ||
| Location | Winona, MN | Platteville, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,133 | 6,486 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #711 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smumn.edu | uwplatt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | UW-Platteville | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,520 | $6,418 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,520 | $15,356 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,220 | $8,072 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,843 | $15,595 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,091 | $4,866 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 84% |
Admission |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | UW-Platteville | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,071 | 5,354 | ||
| Admitted | 1,037 | 4,574 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.8% | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.7% | 31.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
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| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | UW-Platteville | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | UW-Platteville | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,400 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $24,255 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $250 |
Diversity |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | UW-Platteville | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 62% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 38% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Extremely 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-Platteville | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | UW-Platteville | ||
| 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 Platteville is larger than than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota based on total student enrollment (6,486 students vs. 4,133 students)
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota vs. UW-Platteville Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota or UW-Platteville?
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is 531.3% more expensive to attend than UW-Platteville for in-state tuition ($40,520.00 vs. $6,418.00)
- Out of state tuition is 163.9% higher at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota than University of Wisconsin Platteville ($40,520.00 vs. $15,356.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Platteville than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota ($15,595 vs. $22,843)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Platteville are 26.6% lower than costs at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota ($8,072 vs. $10,220)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota than University of Wisconsin Platteville (100% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Mary's University of Minnesota students is 518.4% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Platteville ($30,091 vs. $4,866)
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota vs. UW-Platteville Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota or UW-Platteville? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW-Platteville or Saint Mary's University of Minnesota .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Platteville (1090) is 44 points higher than at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota (1046)
- Incoming UW-Platteville students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota (23)
- Accepted freshman Saint Mary's University of Minnesota students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at UW-Platteville (3.39)
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota has a higher acceptance rate (96.8%) than UW-Platteville (85.4%)
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota vs. UW-Platteville Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota or UW-Platteville? 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-Platteville and Saint Mary's University of Minnesota.
- The graduation rate at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is higher than University of Wisconsin Platteville (62% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Platteville earn on average $1,200 more per year than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $48,400)
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota students graduate with a $1,005 lower median federal student loan debt than UW-Platteville graduates. ($23,250 vs. $24,255)
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than UW-Platteville graduates. ($240 vs. $250)
- More UW-Platteville graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Mary's University of Minnesota students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/