College comparison

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota vs Wartburg College

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Winona, MN	Wartburg College Waverly, IA
Acceptance rateWartburg College is more selective	93%	76%
SAT (25–75)	—	930–1200
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	1,073	1,452
Avg net price	$11,704	$32,908
Median earnings (10 yr)Saint Mary's University of Minnesota reports higher median earnings	$58,170	$56,201
Graduation rate	66%	64%
Median debt	$21,500	$27,000
Economic mobility	0.8%	0.8%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (nonprofit)

Quick answers

Is Saint Mary's University of Minnesota or Wartburg College harder to get into?

Wartburg College is more selective: Saint Mary's University of Minnesota's acceptance rate is approximately 93% and Wartburg College's is approximately 76% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Saint Mary's University of Minnesota vs Wartburg College?

The middle-50% SAT range is — at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota and 930–1200 at Wartburg College. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.