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Overview |
Winona State University | USD | ||
| Location | Winona, MN | Vermillion, SD | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,154 | 9,856 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #533 | #597 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | winona.edu | usd.edu | ||
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Costs |
Winona State University | USD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,388 | $7,773 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,120 | $11,283 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,654 | $8,224 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,187 | $18,378 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,017 | $6,308 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 79% |
Admission |
Winona State University | USD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,367 | 4,480 | ||
| Admitted | 3,958 | 4,456 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.7% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.7% | 29.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.44 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1270 | 1020/1300 | ||
| 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 |
Winona State University | USD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Winona State University | USD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,100 | $48,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $258 |
Diversity |
Winona State University | USD | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Winona State University | USD | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Winona State University | USD | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of South Dakota is larger than than Winona State University based on total student enrollment (9,856 students vs. 6,154 students)
Winona State University vs. USD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Winona State University or USD?
- Winona State University is 7.9% more expensive to attend than USD for in-state tuition ($8,388.00 vs. $7,773.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34% higher at Winona State University than University of South Dakota ($15,120.00 vs. $11,283.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Winona State University than USD ($18,187 vs. $18,378)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Dakota are 17.4% lower than costs at Winona State University ($8,224 vs. $9,654)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Winona State University than University of South Dakota (98% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of South Dakota students is 25.7% larger than aid received Winona State University ($6,308 vs. $5,017)
Winona State University vs. USD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Winona State University or USD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USD or Winona State University .
- The average SAT score at Winona State University (1050) is 1 points higher than at USD (1049)
- Incoming Winona State University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at USD (23)
- Accepted freshman Winona State University students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at USD (3.43)
- USD has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Winona State University (73.7%)
Winona State University vs. USD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Winona State University or USD? 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 USD and Winona State University.
- The graduation rate at Winona State University is higher than University of South Dakota (54% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from University of South Dakota earn on average $2,100 more per year than Winona State University graduates after ten years. ($48,200 vs. $46,100)
- Winona State University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than USD graduates. ($24,000 vs. $25,000)
- Winona State University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than USD graduates. ($248 vs. $258)
- More Winona State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USD students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/