College comparison

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota vs Waldorf University

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	Waldorf University Forest City, IA
Acceptance rateWaldorf University is more selective	93%	77%
SAT (25–75)	—	—
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	1,073	1,827
Avg net price	$11,704	$19,693
Median earnings (10 yr)Saint Mary's University of Minnesota reports higher median earnings	$58,170	$51,165
Graduation rate	66%	21%
Median debt	$21,500	$18,752
Economic mobility	0.8%	—
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (nonprofit)

Quick answers

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

Waldorf University is more selective: Saint Mary's University of Minnesota's acceptance rate is approximately 93% and Waldorf University's is approximately 77% (estimates from public and primary sources).

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

The middle-50% SAT range is — at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota and — at Waldorf University. 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.