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Overview |
AAMU | Southwest Minnesota State University | ||
| Location | Normal, AL | Marshall, MN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 6,007 | 6,930 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1015 | #948 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aamu.edu | smsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
AAMU | Southwest Minnesota State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,610 | $8,840 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,220 | $8,840 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,520 | $9,258 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,600 | $15,004 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,066 | $7,389 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 94% |
Admission |
AAMU | Southwest Minnesota State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,907 | 1,558 | ||
| Admitted | 6,092 | 1,427 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.4% | 91.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.3% | 22.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.02 | 3.21 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1033 | 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 |
AAMU | Southwest Minnesota State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AAMU | Southwest Minnesota State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,300 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,000 | $21,678 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $361 | $224 |
Diversity |
AAMU | Southwest Minnesota State University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 92% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
AAMU | Southwest Minnesota State University | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 20% | ||
Campus |
AAMU | Southwest Minnesota State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southwest Minnesota State University is larger than than AAMU based on total student enrollment (6,930 students vs. 6,007 students)
AAMU vs. Southwest Minnesota State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AAMU or Southwest Minnesota State University?
- Southwest Minnesota State University is 2.7% more expensive to attend than AAMU for in-state tuition ($8,840.00 vs. $8,610.00)
- Out of state tuition is 94.8% higher at AAMU than Southwest Minnesota State University ($17,220.00 vs. $8,840.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alabama A & M University than Southwest Minnesota State University ($14,600 vs. $15,004)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwest Minnesota State University are 2.8% lower than costs at Alabama A & M University ($9,258 vs. $9,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southwest Minnesota State University than Alabama A & M University (94% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alabama A & M University students is 36.2% larger than aid received Southwest Minnesota State University ($10,066 vs. $7,389)
AAMU vs. Southwest Minnesota State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AAMU 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 AAMU .
- The average SAT score at Southwest Minnesota State University (1008) is 158 points higher than at AAMU (850)
- Incoming Southwest Minnesota State University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at AAMU (18)
- Accepted freshman Southwest Minnesota State University students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.21) than students at AAMU (3.02)
- Southwest Minnesota State University has a higher acceptance rate (91.6%) than AAMU (68.4%)
AAMU vs. Southwest Minnesota State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AAMU 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 AAMU.
- The graduation rate at Southwest Minnesota State University is higher than Alabama A & M University (39% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Southwest Minnesota State University earn on average $6,900 more per year than AAMU graduates after ten years. ($41,200 vs. $34,300)
- Southwest Minnesota State University students graduate with a $13,322 lower median federal student loan debt than AAMU graduates. ($21,678 vs. $35,000)
- Southwest Minnesota State University graduates are paying $137 less per month on federal student loans than AAMU graduates. ($224 vs. $361)
- More Southwest Minnesota State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AAMU students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/