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Overview |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
| Location | Winona, MN | Whitewater, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,133 | 11,079 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #847 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smumn.edu | uww.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,520 | $6,519 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,520 | $15,694 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,220 | $7,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,843 | $13,322 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,091 | $4,187 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 76% |
Admission |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,071 | 9,448 | ||
| Admitted | 1,037 | 7,783 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.8% | 82.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.7% | 26.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
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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 | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,400 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $24,971 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $258 |
Diversity |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 23% | 0% |
Students |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Whitewater is larger than than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota based on total student enrollment (11,079 students vs. 4,133 students)
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota vs. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota or University of Wisconsin-Whitewater?
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is 521.6% more expensive to attend than University of Wisconsin-Whitewater for in-state tuition ($40,520.00 vs. $6,519.00)
- Out of state tuition is 158.2% higher at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota than University of Wisconsin Whitewater ($40,520.00 vs. $15,694.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Whitewater than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota ($13,322 vs. $22,843)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Whitewater are 29.5% lower than costs at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota ($7,890 vs. $10,220)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota than University of Wisconsin Whitewater (100% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Mary's University of Minnesota students is 618.7% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Whitewater ($30,091 vs. $4,187)
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota vs. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota or University of Wisconsin-Whitewater? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Wisconsin-Whitewater or Saint Mary's University of Minnesota .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Whitewater (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 University of Wisconsin-Whitewater (23)
- Accepted freshman Saint Mary's University of Minnesota students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater (3.3)
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota has a higher acceptance rate (96.8%) than University of Wisconsin-Whitewater (82.4%)
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota vs. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota or University of Wisconsin-Whitewater? 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 University of Wisconsin-Whitewater and Saint Mary's University of Minnesota.
- The graduation rate at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is higher than University of Wisconsin Whitewater (62% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Saint Mary's University of Minnesota earn on average $3,800 more per year than University of Wisconsin-Whitewater graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $44,600)
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota students graduate with a $1,721 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Wisconsin-Whitewater graduates. ($23,250 vs. $24,971)
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than University of Wisconsin-Whitewater graduates. ($240 vs. $258)
- More Saint Mary's University of Minnesota graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Wisconsin-Whitewater students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/