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AAMU Albany State University TROY Minnesota State University-Mankato Tennessee State University Tuskegee University AUM Jacksonville State University KU CAU South Carolina State University Winona State University| Alabama State University | Southwest Minnesota State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Alabama State | Southwest Minnesota State University | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Marshall, MN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,828 | 6,930 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1016 | #948 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alasu.edu | smsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama State | Southwest Minnesota State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,328 | $8,840 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,656 | $8,840 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,050 | $9,258 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,176 | $15,004 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,029 | $7,389 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 94% |
Admission |
Alabama State | Southwest Minnesota State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,731 | 1,558 | ||
| Admitted | 6,502 | 1,427 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.6% | 91.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 22.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.95 | 3.21 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/20 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 828/1041 | 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 | Jul 31, 2024 | Aug 18, 2024 |
Academics |
Alabama State | Southwest Minnesota State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama State | Southwest Minnesota State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,500 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,091 | $21,678 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $224 |
Diversity |
Alabama State | Southwest Minnesota State University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Alabama State | Southwest Minnesota State University | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Alabama State | 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 Alabama State based on total student enrollment (6,930 students vs. 3,828 students)
Alabama State vs. Southwest Minnesota State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama State or Southwest Minnesota State University?
- Southwest Minnesota State University is 6.1% more expensive to attend than Alabama State for in-state tuition ($8,840.00 vs. $8,328.00)
- Out of state tuition is 88.4% higher at Alabama State than Southwest Minnesota State University ($16,656.00 vs. $8,840.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alabama State University than Southwest Minnesota State University ($13,176 vs. $15,004)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alabama State University are 53% lower than costs at Southwest Minnesota State University ($6,050 vs. $9,258)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alabama State University than Southwest Minnesota State University (97% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alabama State University students is 35.7% larger than aid received Southwest Minnesota State University ($10,029 vs. $7,389)
Alabama State vs. Southwest Minnesota State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama State 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 Alabama State .
- The average SAT score at Southwest Minnesota State University (1008) is 164 points higher than at Alabama State (844)
- Incoming Southwest Minnesota State University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Alabama State (18)
- Accepted freshman Southwest Minnesota State University students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.21) than students at Alabama State (2.95)
- Alabama State has a higher acceptance rate (96.6%) than Southwest Minnesota State University (91.6%)
Alabama State vs. Southwest Minnesota State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama State 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 Alabama State.
- The graduation rate at Southwest Minnesota State University is higher than Alabama State University (39% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Southwest Minnesota State University earn on average $11,700 more per year than Alabama State graduates after ten years. ($41,200 vs. $29,500)
- Southwest Minnesota State University students graduate with a $10,413 lower median federal student loan debt than Alabama State graduates. ($21,678 vs. $32,091)
- Southwest Minnesota State University graduates are paying $107 less per month on federal student loans than Alabama State graduates. ($224 vs. $331)
- More Southwest Minnesota State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alabama State students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/