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Minnesota State University-Mankato Georgia Southwestern VSU KU Winona State University GS Albany State University| Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College | Southwest Minnesota State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ABAC | Southwest Minnesota State University | ||
| Location | Tifton, GA | Marshall, MN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,647 | 6,930 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #948 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | abac.edu | smsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
ABAC | Southwest Minnesota State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,563 | $8,840 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,469 | $8,840 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,230 | $9,258 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,260 | $15,004 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,306 | $7,389 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
ABAC | Southwest Minnesota State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,349 | 1,558 | ||
| Admitted | 1,573 | 1,427 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67% | 91.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 53.3% | 22.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.85 | 3.21 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/21 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1100 | 935/1102 | ||
| 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 | Aug 18, 2024 |
Academics |
ABAC | Southwest Minnesota State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ABAC | Southwest Minnesota State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,800 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,500 | $21,678 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $170 | $224 |
Diversity |
ABAC | Southwest Minnesota State University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
ABAC | Southwest Minnesota State University | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 20% | ||
Campus |
ABAC | Southwest Minnesota State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southwest Minnesota State University is larger than than ABAC based on total student enrollment (6,930 students vs. 3,647 students)
ABAC vs. Southwest Minnesota State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ABAC or Southwest Minnesota State University?
- Southwest Minnesota State University is 244.9% more expensive to attend than ABAC for in-state tuition ($8,840.00 vs. $2,563.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.1% higher at ABAC than Southwest Minnesota State University ($9,469.00 vs. $8,840.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College than Southwest Minnesota State University ($7,260 vs. $15,004)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College are 12.5% lower than costs at Southwest Minnesota State University ($8,230 vs. $9,258)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College than Southwest Minnesota State University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southwest Minnesota State University students is 1.1% larger than aid received Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College ($7,389 vs. $7,306)
ABAC vs. Southwest Minnesota State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ABAC or Southwest Minnesota State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southwest Minnesota State University or ABAC .
- The average SAT score at Southwest Minnesota State University (1008) is 75 points higher than at ABAC (933)
- Incoming Southwest Minnesota State University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at ABAC (20)
- Accepted freshman Southwest Minnesota State University students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.21) than students at ABAC (2.85)
- Southwest Minnesota State University has a higher acceptance rate (91.6%) than ABAC (67%)
ABAC vs. Southwest Minnesota State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ABAC or Southwest Minnesota State University? 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 Southwest Minnesota State University and ABAC.
- Graduates from Southwest Minnesota State University earn on average $6,400 more per year than ABAC graduates after ten years. ($41,200 vs. $34,800)
- Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College students graduate with a $5,178 lower median federal student loan debt than Southwest Minnesota State University graduates. ($16,500 vs. $21,678)
- ABAC graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than Southwest Minnesota State University graduates. ($170 vs. $224)
- More Southwest Minnesota State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ABAC students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/