- University of Northwestern-St Paul is a private school while Winona State University (Winona State) is a public school.
- Both schools are located in Minnesota.
- University of Northwestern-St Paul has more expensive tuition of $36,830 than Winona State ($17,230).
- Winona State has tighter acceptance rate of 66.50% than University of Northwestern-St Paul (93.40%).
- Winona State has higher SAT scores of 1,160 than University of Northwestern-St Paul (1,140).
- Winona State is larger with 6,154 students than University of Northwestern-St Paul (3,253 students).
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| #12 in Minnesota | Rankings | #20 in Minnesota |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Saint Paul, MN | Location | Winona, MN |
| University of Northwestern (MN) Northwestern Known as | Winona State | |
| 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
| Master's College and University (smaller programs) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (medium programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $36,830 | Undergraduate | $10,498 Minnesota residents $17,230 out-of-state |
| $9,720 | Graduate | $10,491 Minnesota residents $15,386 out-of-state |
| $19,837 | Financial Aid | $5,484 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 | Application Fee | $20 undergraduate $20 graduate |
| 93.40% | Acceptance Rate | 66.50% |
| 35.75% | Yield | 32.42% |
| 1,140 SAT, 24 ACT | Test Scores | 1,160 SAT, 22 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 3,253 | Total Students | 6,154 |
| 3,161 | Undergraduate | 5,403 |
| 92 | Graduate | 751 |
| 1,295 | Online Enrollment | 873 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 70% | Graduation Rate | 60% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 30% | |
| 81% | Retention Rate | 76% |
| $43,400 | Average Earning after Graduation | $48,600 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 966) $6,300 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,773) $6,284 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (14 meals per week) $3,370 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 15 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 16 to 1 |
| 76 Full-time 208 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 303 Full-time 155 Part-time |
| 351 Full-time 347 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 671 Full-time 307 Part-time |
| $56,685 for Faculties $55,006 Part-time | Average Salary | $84,165 for Faculties $71,450 Part-time |