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Overview |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | Winona State University | ||
| Location | Winona, MN | Winona, MN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,133 | 6,154 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #533 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smumn.edu | winona.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | Winona State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,520 | $8,388 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,520 | $15,120 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,220 | $9,654 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,843 | $18,187 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,091 | $5,017 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | Winona State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,071 | 5,367 | ||
| Admitted | 1,037 | 3,958 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.8% | 73.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.7% | 29.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1000/1270 | |||
| 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 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | Winona State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | Winona State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,400 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $248 |
Diversity |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | Winona State University | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 23% | 1% |
Students |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | Winona State University | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | Winona State University | ||
| 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
- Winona State University is larger than than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota based on total student enrollment (6,154 students vs. 4,133 students)
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota vs. Winona State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota or Winona State University?
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is 383.1% more expensive to attend than Winona State University for in-state tuition ($40,520.00 vs. $8,388.00)
- Out of state tuition is 168% higher at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota than Winona State University ($40,520.00 vs. $15,120.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Winona State University than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota ($18,187 vs. $22,843)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Winona State University are 5.9% lower than costs at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota ($9,654 vs. $10,220)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota than Winona State University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Mary's University of Minnesota students is 499.8% larger than aid received Winona State University ($30,091 vs. $5,017)
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota vs. Winona State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota or Winona State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Winona State University or Saint Mary's University of Minnesota .
- The average SAT score at Winona State University (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 Winona State University (23)
- Accepted freshman Saint Mary's University of Minnesota students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at Winona State University (3.44)
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota has a higher acceptance rate (96.8%) than Winona State University (73.7%)
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota vs. Winona State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota or Winona State University? 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 Winona State University and Saint Mary's University of Minnesota.
- The graduation rate at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is higher than Winona State University (62% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Saint Mary's University of Minnesota earn on average $2,300 more per year than Winona State University graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $46,100)
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Winona State University graduates. ($23,250 vs. $24,000)
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Winona State University graduates. ($240 vs. $248)
- More Winona State University 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/