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Wisconsin Lutheran vs Saint Mary's University of Minnesota

Wisconsin Lutheran College and Saint Mary's University of Minnesota, both esteemed private institutions, offer distinct educational experiences. Wisconsin Lutheran College, rooted in the Lutheran tradition, boasts a tight-knit community and a focus on liberal arts education. Saint Mary's University of Minnesota, on the other hand, emphasizes a holistic approach, blending liberal arts with professional programs. While Wisconsin Lutheran College prides itself on its 99% acceptance rate, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota maintains a more selective admissions process with a 75% acceptance rate. Explore the comparison table to delve into further details, including popular majors, student body demographics, graduation rates, and more, to determine which institution aligns best with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.
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Saint Mary's University of Minnesota

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Wisconsin Lutheran College

Overview

Location Winona, Minnesota Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Campus setting Town: Distant City: Large
College type 4 year 4 year
Control/business model Private (Non Profit) Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system Semester Semester
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate 79.0% 80.0%
Common app member Yes Yes
Religious affiliation Catholic Evangelical

Admission

Acceptance rate 97.8% 98.0%
Application fees
SAT range N/A 1010 - 1170
ACT range N/A 21 - 28
Students submitting SAT score 8.0%
Students submitting ACT score 62.0%
Total number of applicants 1,587 1,363
Total number of admissions given out 1,552 1,336
Admitted students who chose to enroll 234 274
Yield rate 15.1% 20.5%
Test scores (SAT/ACT) N/A N/A
High school GPA Required Required
Recommendation letters Not required Not required
High school transcript Not required Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL) Required Not required

Tuition and Fees

Sticker price $53,010 $48,354
Average net price $21,606 $21,761
Tuition $38,780 $32,322
Room & board
Room/dormitory: $5,550
Meal plan: $4,370
$11,050
Available payment plans
  • Tuition payment plan
  • Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid

Students receiving financial aid

(Grants & scholarships)

 100.0%
Average amount $29,804 		100.0%
Average amount $22,728
Students receiving federal student loan 64.0%
Average amount $5,074 		80.0%
Average amount $5,281
Students taking out private loans 18.0%
Average amount $13,389 		18.0%
Average amount $13,586

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students 1,246
Men 43.9% Women 56.1% 		1,031
Men 43.0% Women 57.0%
Graduate students 3,455
Men 27.9% Women 72.1% 		116
Men 27.6% Women 72.4%
Racial/ethnic diversity
Low
Low
Out-of-state students N/A 29.2%
International students 1.7% 0.7%
Campus local/setting Town: Distant City: Large
Dormitory capacity 982 731
First year students are required to live on campus? No No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from N/A Wisconsin Illinois Texas Louisiana Michigan

Academics

Popular study areas
  • Education
  • Business
  • Health Professions
  • Psychology
  • Multidisciplinary Studies
  • Education
  • Business
  • Health Professions
  • Visual & Performing Arts
  • Kinesiology & Leisure Studies
Students to faculty ratio 18:1 12:1
Institutional accreditation Higher Learning Commission Higher Learning Commission

Outcome

Graduation rate 56.7% 61.0%
Dropout rate 43.3% 8.6%
Transferred out N/A 29.2%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $205,288
  • Year 2: $188,108
  • Year 3: $200,367
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $67,392
  • Year 2: $97,071
  • Year 3: $92,831
Educational Administration and Supervision (Doctoral Degrees)
  • Year 1: N/A
  • Year 2: $83,325
  • Year 3: $84,496
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $78,293
  • Year 2: $72,469
  • Year 3: $75,257
Business/Commerce, General (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: N/A
  • Year 2: $59,124
  • Year 3: $73,455
Information Science/Studies (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $55,971
  • Year 2: $52,733
  • Year 3: $66,522
Health and Medical Administrative Services (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $59,579
  • Year 2: $62,012
  • Year 3: $65,510
Educational Administration and Supervision (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $54,954
  • Year 2: $59,350
  • Year 3: $61,989
Human Resources Management and Services (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $65,143
  • Year 2: $58,221
  • Year 3: $60,858
Human Resources Management and Services (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $53,758
  • Year 2: $49,840
  • Year 3: $60,264
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $59,060
  • Year 2: $62,111
  • Year 3: $67,626
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $43,827
  • Year 2: $46,869
  • Year 3: $52,764
Communication and Media Studies (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: N/A
  • Year 2: $39,009
  • Year 3: $49,144
Psychology, General (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: N/A
  • Year 2: $30,984
  • Year 3: $40,507
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $40,758
  • Year 2: N/A
  • Year 3: N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $42,599
  • Year 2: $41,937
  • Year 3: N/A
Biology, General (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: N/A
  • Year 2: $31,670
  • Year 3: N/A
Health and Physical Education/Fitness (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $32,219
  • Year 2: N/A
  • Year 3: N/A

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