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Overview |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | Wake Forest | ||
| Location | Winona, MN | Winston Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,133 | 8,963 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smumn.edu | wfu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | Wake Forest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,520 | $61,012 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,520 | $61,012 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,220 | $16,652 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,843 | $26,197 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,091 | $54,233 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 29% |
Admission |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | Wake Forest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,071 | 16,857 | ||
| Admitted | 1,037 | 3,602 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.8% | 21.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.7% | 38% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
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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 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | Wake Forest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | Wake Forest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,400 | $77,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $237 |
Diversity |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | Wake Forest | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 23% | 0% |
Students |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | Wake Forest | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 77% | ||
Campus |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | Wake Forest | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Wake Forest University is larger than than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota based on total student enrollment (8,963 students vs. 4,133 students)
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota vs. Wake Forest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota or Wake Forest?
- Wake Forest University is 50.6% more expensive to attend than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota for in-state tuition ($61,012.00 vs. $40,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.6% higher at Wake Forest than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota ($61,012.00 vs. $40,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota than Wake Forest ($22,843 vs. $26,197)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota are 62.9% lower than costs at Wake Forest University ($10,220 vs. $16,652)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota than Wake Forest University (100% vs. 29%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wake Forest University students is 80.2% larger than aid received Saint Mary's University of Minnesota ($54,233 vs. $30,091)
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota vs. Wake Forest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota or Wake Forest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wake Forest or Saint Mary's University of Minnesota .
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota has a higher acceptance rate (96.8%) than Wake Forest (21.4%)
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota vs. Wake Forest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota or Wake Forest? 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 Wake Forest and Saint Mary's University of Minnesota.
- The graduation rate at Wake Forest is higher than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota (88% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Wake Forest University earn on average $28,800 more per year than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota graduates after ten years. ($77,200 vs. $48,400)
- Wake Forest University students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota graduates. ($23,000 vs. $23,250)
- Wake Forest graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota graduates. ($237 vs. $240)
- More Wake Forest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Mary's University of Minnesota students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/