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Overview |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | UW-Stout | ||
| Location | Winona, MN | Menomonie, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,133 | 7,234 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #748 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smumn.edu | uwstout.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | UW-Stout | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,520 | $7,014 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,520 | $15,281 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,220 | $8,398 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,843 | $15,510 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,091 | $4,736 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 71% |
Admission |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | UW-Stout | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,071 | 6,231 | ||
| Admitted | 1,037 | 5,378 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.8% | 86.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.7% | 23.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | |||
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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 | Sep 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | UW-Stout | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | UW-Stout | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,400 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $263 |
Diversity |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | UW-Stout | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 23% | 0% |
Students |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | UW-Stout | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | UW-Stout | ||
| 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 Stout is larger than than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota based on total student enrollment (7,234 students vs. 4,133 students)
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota vs. UW-Stout Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota or UW-Stout?
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is 477.7% more expensive to attend than UW-Stout for in-state tuition ($40,520.00 vs. $7,014.00)
- Out of state tuition is 165.2% higher at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota than University of Wisconsin Stout ($40,520.00 vs. $15,281.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Stout than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota ($15,510 vs. $22,843)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Stout are 21.7% lower than costs at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota ($8,398 vs. $10,220)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota than University of Wisconsin Stout (100% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Mary's University of Minnesota students is 535.4% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Stout ($30,091 vs. $4,736)
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota vs. UW-Stout Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota or UW-Stout? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW-Stout or Saint Mary's University of Minnesota .
- The average SAT score at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota (1046) is 16 points higher than at UW-Stout (1030)
- Incoming Saint Mary's University of Minnesota students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at UW-Stout (22)
- Accepted freshman Saint Mary's University of Minnesota students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at UW-Stout (3.35)
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota has a higher acceptance rate (96.8%) than UW-Stout (86.3%)
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota vs. UW-Stout Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota or UW-Stout? 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-Stout and Saint Mary's University of Minnesota.
- The graduation rate at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is higher than University of Wisconsin Stout (62% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Saint Mary's University of Minnesota earn on average $1,400 more per year than UW-Stout graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $47,000)
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota students graduate with a $2,250 lower median federal student loan debt than UW-Stout graduates. ($23,250 vs. $25,500)
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than UW-Stout graduates. ($240 vs. $263)
- More UW-Stout graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Mary's University of Minnesota students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/