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Minnesota State University-Mankato KU Winona State University Baylor LSUS NSU Xavier University of Louisiana LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech| Louisiana State University Alexandria | Southwest Minnesota State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
LSUA | Southwest Minnesota State University | ||
| Location | Alexandria, LA | Marshall, MN | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 4,289 | 6,930 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #950 | #948 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lsua.edu | smsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
LSUA | Southwest Minnesota State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,950 | $8,840 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,120 | $8,840 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,598 | $9,258 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,274 | $15,004 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,033 | $7,389 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 94% |
Admission |
LSUA | Southwest Minnesota State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,913 | 1,558 | ||
| Admitted | 1,680 | 1,427 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.7% | 91.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.6% | 22.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.21 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/22 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1110 | 935/1102 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 18, 2024 |
Academics |
LSUA | Southwest Minnesota State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LSUA | Southwest Minnesota State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 12% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,700 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,707 | $21,678 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $224 |
Diversity |
LSUA | Southwest Minnesota State University | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
LSUA | Southwest Minnesota State University | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 20% | ||
Campus |
LSUA | Southwest Minnesota State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southwest Minnesota State University is larger than than LSUA based on total student enrollment (6,930 students vs. 4,289 students)
LSUA vs. Southwest Minnesota State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LSUA or Southwest Minnesota State University?
- Southwest Minnesota State University is 78.6% more expensive to attend than LSUA for in-state tuition ($8,840.00 vs. $4,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 72.7% higher at Southwest Minnesota State University than Louisiana State University Alexandria ($8,840.00 vs. $5,120.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana State University Alexandria than Southwest Minnesota State University ($7,274 vs. $15,004)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwest Minnesota State University are 3.7% lower than costs at Louisiana State University Alexandria ($9,258 vs. $9,598)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana State University Alexandria than Southwest Minnesota State University (95% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southwest Minnesota State University students is 5.1% larger than aid received Louisiana State University Alexandria ($7,389 vs. $7,033)
LSUA vs. Southwest Minnesota State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LSUA 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 LSUA .
- The average SAT score at Southwest Minnesota State University (1008) is 58 points higher than at LSUA (950)
- Incoming Southwest Minnesota State University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at LSUA (20)
- Accepted freshman Southwest Minnesota State University students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.21) than students at LSUA (3.16)
- Southwest Minnesota State University has a higher acceptance rate (91.6%) than LSUA (57.7%)
LSUA vs. Southwest Minnesota State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LSUA 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 LSUA.
- The graduation rate at Southwest Minnesota State University is higher than Louisiana State University Alexandria (39% vs. 12%)
- Graduates from Southwest Minnesota State University earn on average $5,500 more per year than LSUA graduates after ten years. ($41,200 vs. $35,700)
- Louisiana State University Alexandria students graduate with a $3,971 lower median federal student loan debt than Southwest Minnesota State University graduates. ($17,707 vs. $21,678)
- LSUA graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Southwest Minnesota State University graduates. ($183 vs. $224)
- More Southwest Minnesota State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LSUA students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/