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EIU Northern Illinois ISU Southern Illinois University Indiana State SIUE University of Illinois at Springfield Central UIC Cleveland State Illinois Bradley| Western Illinois University | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Western Illinois University | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
| Location | Macomb, IL | Winona, MN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,643 | 4,133 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #579 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wiu.edu | smumn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western Illinois University | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,515 | $40,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,515 | $40,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,500 | $10,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,213 | $22,843 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,632 | $30,091 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Western Illinois University | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,219 | 1,071 | ||
| Admitted | 6,914 | 1,037 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75% | 96.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 20.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 880/1090 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Western Illinois University | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western Illinois University | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $48,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,704 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $240 |
Diversity |
Western Illinois University | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 23% |
Students |
Western Illinois University | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Western Illinois University | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Western Illinois University is larger than than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota based on total student enrollment (7,643 students vs. 4,133 students)
Western Illinois University vs. Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western Illinois University or Saint Mary's University of Minnesota?
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is 325.9% more expensive to attend than Western Illinois University for in-state tuition ($40,520.00 vs. $9,515.00)
- Out of state tuition is 325.9% higher at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota than Western Illinois University ($40,520.00 vs. $9,515.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Illinois University than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota ($11,213 vs. $22,843)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota are 2.7% lower than costs at Western Illinois University ($10,220 vs. $10,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota than Western Illinois University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Mary's University of Minnesota students is 92.5% larger than aid received Western Illinois University ($30,091 vs. $15,632)
Western Illinois University vs. Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Western Illinois University or Saint Mary's University of Minnesota? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Mary's University of Minnesota or Western Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota (1046) is 76 points higher than at Western Illinois University (970)
- Incoming Saint Mary's University of Minnesota students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Western Illinois University (21)
- Accepted freshman Saint Mary's University of Minnesota students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at Western Illinois University (3.45)
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota has a higher acceptance rate (96.8%) than Western Illinois University (75%)
Western Illinois University vs. Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western Illinois University or Saint Mary's University of Minnesota? 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 Saint Mary's University of Minnesota and Western Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is higher than Western Illinois University (62% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Saint Mary's University of Minnesota earn on average $2,400 more per year than Western Illinois University graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $46,000)
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota students graduate with a $1,454 lower median federal student loan debt than Western Illinois University graduates. ($23,250 vs. $24,704)
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Western Illinois University graduates. ($240 vs. $255)
- More Saint Mary's University of Minnesota graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Western Illinois University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/