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Overview |
Southwest Minnesota State University | Southeastern Oklahoma State University | ||
| Location | Marshall, MN | Durant, OK | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,930 | 5,479 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #948 | #944 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smsu.edu | se.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southwest Minnesota State University | Southeastern Oklahoma State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,840 | $6,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,840 | $15,360 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,258 | $7,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,004 | $10,004 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,389 | $7,181 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 95% |
Admission |
Southwest Minnesota State University | Southeastern Oklahoma State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,558 | 915 | ||
| Admitted | 1,427 | 679 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.6% | 74.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.8% | 60.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.21 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 935/1102 | 920/1120 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 18, 2024 |
Academics |
Southwest Minnesota State University | Southeastern Oklahoma State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southwest Minnesota State University | Southeastern Oklahoma State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,200 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,678 | $15,506 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $224 | $160 |
Diversity |
Southwest Minnesota State University | Southeastern Oklahoma State University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 28% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Southwest Minnesota State University | Southeastern Oklahoma State University | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Southwest Minnesota State University | Southeastern Oklahoma State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southwest Minnesota State University is larger than than Southeastern Oklahoma State University based on total student enrollment (6,930 students vs. 5,479 students)
Southwest Minnesota State University vs. Southeastern Oklahoma State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southwest Minnesota State University or Southeastern Oklahoma State University?
- Southwest Minnesota State University is 37.1% more expensive to attend than Southeastern Oklahoma State University for in-state tuition ($8,840.00 vs. $6,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73.8% higher at Southeastern Oklahoma State University than Southwest Minnesota State University ($15,360.00 vs. $8,840.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southeastern Oklahoma State University than Southwest Minnesota State University ($10,004 vs. $15,004)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southeastern Oklahoma State University are 27.7% lower than costs at Southwest Minnesota State University ($7,250 vs. $9,258)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southeastern Oklahoma State University than Southwest Minnesota State University (95% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southwest Minnesota State University students is 2.9% larger than aid received Southeastern Oklahoma State University ($7,389 vs. $7,181)
Southwest Minnesota State University vs. Southeastern Oklahoma State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southwest Minnesota State University or Southeastern Oklahoma State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southeastern Oklahoma State University or Southwest Minnesota State University .
- The average SAT score at Southwest Minnesota State University (1008) is 38 points higher than at Southeastern Oklahoma State University (970)
- Incoming Southwest Minnesota State University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Southeastern Oklahoma State University (21)
- Accepted freshman Southeastern Oklahoma State University students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Southwest Minnesota State University (3.21)
- Southwest Minnesota State University has a higher acceptance rate (91.6%) than Southeastern Oklahoma State University (74.2%)
Southwest Minnesota State University vs. Southeastern Oklahoma State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southwest Minnesota State University or Southeastern Oklahoma 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 Southeastern Oklahoma State University and Southwest Minnesota State University.
- The graduation rate at Southwest Minnesota State University is higher than Southeastern Oklahoma State University (39% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from Southwest Minnesota State University earn on average $2,100 more per year than Southeastern Oklahoma State University graduates after ten years. ($41,200 vs. $39,100)
- Southeastern Oklahoma State University students graduate with a $6,172 lower median federal student loan debt than Southwest Minnesota State University graduates. ($15,506 vs. $21,678)
- Southeastern Oklahoma State University graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than Southwest Minnesota State University graduates. ($160 vs. $224)
- More Southwest Minnesota State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southeastern Oklahoma State University 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/