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Overview |
St. Kate's | Winona State University | ||
| Location | Saint Paul, MN | Winona, MN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,577 | 6,154 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #276 | #533 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stkate.edu | winona.edu | ||
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Costs |
St. Kate's | Winona State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,976 | $8,388 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,976 | $15,120 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,900 | $9,654 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,976 | $18,187 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,012 | $5,017 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
St. Kate's | Winona State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,512 | 5,367 | ||
| Admitted | 1,399 | 3,958 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.5% | 73.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.7% | 29.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/26 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1155/1450 | 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 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
St. Kate's | Winona State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St. Kate's | Winona State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,100 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,000 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $248 |
Diversity |
St. Kate's | Winona State University | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 93% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
St. Kate's | Winona State University | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 31% | ||
Campus |
St. Kate's | Winona State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Winona State University is larger than than St. Kate's based on total student enrollment (6,154 students vs. 3,577 students)
St. Kate's vs. Winona State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St. Kate's or Winona State University?
- St Catherine University is 460% more expensive to attend than Winona State University for in-state tuition ($46,976.00 vs. $8,388.00)
- Out of state tuition is 210.7% higher at St. Kate's than Winona State University ($46,976.00 vs. $15,120.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Winona State University than St. Kate's ($18,187 vs. $19,976)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Winona State University are 2.5% lower than costs at St Catherine University ($9,654 vs. $9,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St Catherine University than Winona State University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St Catherine University students is 637.7% larger than aid received Winona State University ($37,012 vs. $5,017)
St. Kate's vs. Winona State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St. Kate's 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 St. Kate's .
- The average SAT score at Winona State University (1050) is 18 points higher than at St. Kate's (1032)
- Incoming Winona State University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at St. Kate's (22)
- Accepted freshman St. Kate's students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at Winona State University (3.44)
- St. Kate's has a higher acceptance rate (92.5%) than Winona State University (73.7%)
St. Kate's vs. Winona State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St. Kate's 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 St. Kate's.
- The graduation rate at St. Kate's is higher than Winona State University (65% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from St Catherine University earn on average $4,000 more per year than Winona State University graduates after ten years. ($50,100 vs. $46,100)
- Winona State University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Kate's graduates. ($24,000 vs. $28,000)
- Winona State University graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than St. Kate's graduates. ($248 vs. $289)
- More Winona State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Kate's students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/